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Python Programming and Applications

Rating 3.1
Word count
198K words
Chapters
136
ISBN
9787113317621

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Summary

Based on Python 3.11, this book systematically introduces the fundamentals of Python programming and practical project development. Case-driven throughout and aimed at building readers' competence, it integrates theory with practice to help readers grasp Python programming with ease.

The book comprises 14 chapters: Overview of Python, Basic Python Syntax, Conditional Control Structures, Strings, Loop Structures, Lists and Tuples, Dictionaries and Sets, Functions, Modules and Packages, Exception Handling, File Operations, Object-Oriented Programming, Multiprocessing and Multithreading, and Network Programming.

Rich in cases and guided by projects, with well-organized content and abundant companion resources, this book is suitable as a textbook for Python programming courses in higher vocational colleges, as well as in secondary vocational schools and technical schools, and as a self-study reference for computer technology enthusiasts.

Editor's review

Based on Python 3.11, this book consists of 14 chapters, from an overview, basic syntax, conditional control, strings, and loop structures to lists and tuples, dictionaries and sets, functions, modules and packages, exception handling, file operations, object-oriented programming, multiprocessing and multithreading, and network programming. The knowledge chain is complete, covering the main steps from introductory to advanced programming. Case-driven throughout and aimed at building readers' competence, it integrates theory with practice, is rich in cases, is project-guided, and has well-organized content and abundant companion resources. It is suitable as a textbook for Python courses in higher vocational colleges, and can also be used in secondary vocational and technical schools or as a self-study reference for computer enthusiasts. When reading, it is recommended to proceed chapter by chapter, typing out each chapter's cases before moving on, and to slow down for object-oriented programming and multiprocessing/multithreading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Students in higher vocational Python programming courses who need a case-driven, systematic textbook
  • Students in secondary vocational and technical schools who need an introductory reader covering everything from basic syntax to network programming
  • Computer technology enthusiasts with a self-study plan who want to master Python step by step, chapter by chapter
  • Instructors of introductory Python courses who need companion cases and project guidance to organize their teaching

Not a good fit for

  • Advanced readers who have already mastered Python syntax and want to specialize in data analysis or web frameworks
  • Readers who want to learn a specific framework or library directly and are unwilling to systematically go through basic syntax
  • Readers who prefer purely theoretical or academic explanations and do not need cases or project guidance

Reading tips

  1. Read in the order of the 14 chapters; for each chapter, first understand the syntax points, then hands-on complete the book's cases
  2. For chapters such as strings, lists and tuples, and dictionaries and sets, reinforce with small exercises repeatedly
  3. For object-oriented programming, multiprocessing/multithreading, and network programming, slow down and debug alongside the examples
  4. After finishing file operations and exception handling, return and integrate the earlier knowledge into a small project

About the publisher

China Railway Publishing House China · Founded in 1951

China Railway Publishing House has long centered on railway professional publishing while also covering rail transit, industrial technology, programming and design, finance and economics, and exam preparation, with about 194 relevant titles in the collection. Representative books include the Automated Operation (FAO) System for Urban Rail Transit, Design Innovation and Practice for Urban Rail Transit Vehicle Depots, Analysis and Application Management of the Level-One Maintenance Inspection Robot System for Electric Multiple Units, as well as engineering practice titles such as the Engineering Summary of the Guangdong Section of the Ganzhou–Shenzhen Railway and Safety Risk Control Technology and Typical Cases of Shield Tunneling in Beijing Urban Rail Transit Construction. Beyond technical monographs, the publisher also offers practical titles such as Python Programming Fundamentals and tax and accounting treatment for real estate development enterprises, with authors including He Peng, Tang Tao, Ding Shukui, and Sun Changjun. Based on public information, its publishing strength lies in drawing on line engineering and operational practice while balancing professional textbooks and general-audience titles; more complete details of its publishing structure are limited in public sources.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 内容简介
  3. 编审委员会
  4. 前言
  5. 第1章 Python概述
  6. 1.1 认识Python
  7. 1.2 搭建Python开发环境
  8. 1.3 Python的开发工具
  9. 1.4 Python的编程规范
  10. 1.5 项目实训
  11. 小结
  12. 习题
  13. 第2章 Python基本语法
  14. 2.1 基本数据类型
  15. 2.2 表达式与运算符
  16. 2.3 标识符与变量
  17. 2.4 内置函数
  18. 2.5 项目实训
  19. 小结
  20. 习题
  21. 第3章 条件控制结构
  22. 3.1 语句
  23. 3.2 if语句
  24. 3.3 if语句嵌套
  25. 3.4 项目实训
  26. 小结
  27. 习题
  28. 第4章 字符串
  29. 4.1 字符串的概念
  30. 4.2 创建字符串
  31. 4.3 字符串的运算
  32. 4.4 字符串的索引和切片
  33. 4.5 字符串的方法
  34. 4.6 字符串格式化表达
  35. 4.7 项目实训
  36. 小结
  37. 习题
  38. 第5章 循环结构
  39. 5.1 while循环
  40. 5.2 for循环
  41. 5.3 循环嵌套
  42. 5.4 continue和break语句
  43. 5.5 项目实训
  44. 小结
  45. 习题
  46. 第6章 列表和元组
  47. 6.1 列表的创建
  48. 6.2 列表的运算
  49. 6.3 列表的索引和切片
  50. 6.4 列表的方法
  51. 6.5 元组的创建
  52. 6.6 元组的索引和切片
  53. 6.7 元组的运算符和方法
  54. 6.8 元组与列表的区别
  55. 6.9 项目实训
  56. 小结
  57. 习题
  58. 第7章 字典和集合
  59. 7.1 字典的概念
  60. 7.2 字典的创建
  61. 7.3 访问字典元素
  62. 7.4 字典的方法
  63. 7.5 集合的概念
  64. 7.6 集合的运算
  65. 7.7 集合的方法
  66. 7.8 字典和集合的实现原理
  67. 7.9 项目实训
  68. 小结
  69. 习题
  70. 第8章 函数
  71. 8.1 函数的概念
  72. 8.2 函数的创建和调用
  73. 8.3 函数的参数
  74. 8.4 函数的嵌套
  75. 8.5 局部变量和全局变量
  76. 8.6 作用域
  77. 8.7 函数式编程
  78. 8.8 高阶函数
  79. 8.9 项目实训
  80. 小结
  81. 习题
  82. 第9章 模块和包
  83. 9.1 模块的概念
  84. 9.2 模块的导入
  85. 9.3 常用模块介绍
  86. 9.4 包的概念
  87. 9.5 包的创建
  88. 9.6 包的导入
  89. 9.7 项目实训
  90. 小结
  91. 习题
  92. 第10章 异常处理
  93. 10.1 错误和异常
  94. 10.2 异常处理的作用
  95. 10.3 try语句
  96. 10.4 raise语句
  97. 10.5 assert语句
  98. 10.6 项目实训
  99. 小结
  100. 习题
  101. 第11章 文件操作
  102. 11.1 字节串和字节数组
  103. 11.2 文件的概念
  104. 11.3 open()函数
  105. 11.4 文件操作方法
  106. 11.5 文件操作的模式
  107. 11.6 with语句
  108. 11.7 项目实训
  109. 小结
  110. 习题
  111. 第12章 面向对象编程
  112. 12.1 面向对象的概念
  113. 12.2 类的定义和使用
  114. 12.3 属性和方法
  115. 12.4 面向对象三大特性
  116. 12.5 方法重写
  117. 12.6 项目实训
  118. 小结
  119. 习题
  120. 第13章 多进程和多线程
  121. 13.1 多任务及应用场景
  122. 13.2 进程和线程
  123. 13.3 创建进程的方式
  124. 13.4 进程通信
  125. 13.5 创建线程
  126. 13.6 线程间通信
  127. 13.7 项目实训
  128. 小结
  129. 习题
  130. 第14章 网络编程
  131. 14.1 网络基础
  132. 14.2 TCP编程
  133. 14.3 UDP编程
  134. 14.4 项目实训
  135. 小结
  136. 习题

FAQ

Which Python version is this book based on, and how should the environment be prepared?
This book is written based on Python 3.11. Before studying, it is recommended to install Python 3.11 or a compatible 3.x version, and prepare a convenient editor or integrated development environment. The book's cases can be run chapter by chapter; when version differences arise, follow the book's examples, first ensuring the code runs before understanding the details.
Can readers with zero background read this book directly?
You can try. The book starts from an overview of Python and basic syntax, is case-driven, and is organized step by step, making it suitable as an introductory textbook. Zero-background readers are advised to study strictly in chapter order, type out each chapter's cases by hand, and not skip basic chapters such as loops and functions to go straight to later advanced content.
Are there many cases and projects in the book, and are they enough for hands-on practice?
Judging from the introduction, this book is rich in cases and project-guided, covering 14 chapters from basic syntax to network programming, with abundant companion resources. For introductory learners, the number of cases is enough to support chapter-by-chapter practice; to become more proficient, you can rewrite or extend small features on top of each chapter's cases.
What level can I reach after finishing this book?
By working through all 14 chapters, you can systematically master basic Python syntax, common data structures, functions and modules, exception handling, file operations, and object-oriented programming, and gain initial exposure to multiprocessing/multithreading and network programming. This is at the level of introductory to advanced-basic programming, after which you can further study frameworks or data libraries for specific directions.

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