Python Network Programming: From Beginner to Mastery

Name: Python Network Programming: From Beginner to Mastery
ISBN: 9787301312810

苟英 / 张小华 / 高博Peking University Press · ChinaAug 2025

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Word count: 80K words
Chapters: 95
ISBN: 9787301312810

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Summary

Starting from practical applications, Python Network Programming: From Beginner to Master introduces in detail the knowledge and operational skills related to Python network programming. The book is divided into 3 parts and 12 chapters in total. Part 1 is the basics, introducing the environment setup for Python programming, basic modules, database programming, and test-driven development, laying a solid knowledge foundation for readers to learn network programming; Part 2 is the core, explaining HTTP server and client programming, Socket network programming, Django framework applications, FTP, Telnet, POP3, SMTP, SNMP, and other knowledge in network programming, laying the foundation for network programming; Part 3 is project practice, using two application cases—developing a "real-time online interactive chat system" and a "permission management system"—to introduce the practical side of Python network programming, so that readers can start from project deployment and realize complete project development.

This book explains through examples, and each chapter is accompanied by implementation code, making it easy for readers to master Python programming techniques. This book can serve both as an advanced-level reader for Python beginners and enthusiasts and as a reference textbook for vocational colleges and training courses.

Editor's review

The book's organization is fairly clear: it first fills in the prerequisite knowledge of Python fundamentals, databases, and testing, then moves on to HTTP, Socket, the Django framework, and the application of network protocols such as FTP, Telnet, POP3, SMTP, and SNMP, and finally ties everything together with two projects—a "real-time online interactive chat system" and a "permission management system." For beginners, this three-stage structure of "basics—core—practice" lowers the threshold for tackling network programming directly; for those who already have a Python foundation, the protocol explanations and framework applications in the core part can serve as a reference for filling gaps. Each chapter comes with sample code, making it easy to practice while reading. It should be noted that although the book is positioned as going from beginner to master, "mastery" is reflected more in the breadth of knowledge coverage than in depth; readers still need to hone their skills repeatedly through actual projects. It is suitable as a systematic learning book for vocational colleges, training courses, or self-learners.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Self-learners with basic Python syntax knowledge who want to systematically learn network programming
Vocational college or training course students in need of a structurally complete textbook reference
Developers who want to understand the practical implementation of network programming through the chat system and permission management projects
Readers who have encountered Django but want to fill gaps in Socket and common protocol knowledge

Not a good fit for

Complete beginners with no programming foundation who have not yet written any Python code
Advanced learners hoping to delve into the underlying principles of a particular protocol or high-performance network architecture
Readers seeking cutting-edge frameworks or the latest ecosystem practices, with extremely high requirements for content timeliness

Reading tips

Read in the order of basics, core, and practice; do not skip the basics and go straight to the projects, as prerequisite knowledge affects comprehension
It is recommended to type out and run each chapter's sample code by hand; when encountering errors, troubleshoot on your own first, then consult the book's explanations
For the protocol section in the core part, use packet capture tools to observe actual communication processes and deepen understanding of protocols such as HTTP and FTP
For the two practical projects, it is recommended to go through the complete deployment process rather than just reading the code; the deployment stage best exposes gaps in understanding

About the publisher

Peking University Press China · Founded in 1979

Peking University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas cover classical literature, popular science, social culture, world history, Western philosophy, and culture. Its catalogue contains 6,031 titles, with representative books including A Dream of Red Mansions, Relativity: The Special and General Theory (15th Edition) (with Einstein's classic papers on unified field theory and other topics), Elements, Conics, The Aristocratic Families of the Eastern Jin, The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume I), The Philosophy of Mythology (Volume II), and The Origin of Continents and Oceans. Representative authors include Cao Xueqin, Zhou Ruchang, Albert Einstein, Euclid, Apollonius, Tian Yuqing, Schelling, and Xian Gang. The press has developed distinctive strengths in classical Chinese literature and in the translation of Western philosophical classics, while also covering scientific classics and social and cultural studies. As public information is limited, this description is based only on the books in the catalogue and offers no further extrapolation.

版权信息
前言 Python网络编程，让沟通无限
第1篇基础篇
第1章 Python网络编程基础知识
1.1 Python概述
1.2 Python开发环境搭建
1.3 Python基本语法
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第2章 Python模块与函数
2.1 Python程序结构
2.2 模块
2.3 函数
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第3章 Python数据库编程
3.1 Python环境下的数据库编程
3.2 PyMySQL的安装及连接
3.3 Python中MySQL的操作
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第4章 Python中的测试驱动开发
4.1 测试驱动开发
4.2 unittest测试框架
4.3 使用doctest模块进行测试
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第2篇核心篇
第5章 HTTP服务器与客户端编程
5.1 HTTP协议介绍
5.2 HTTP服务器实现
5.3 HTTP请求
5.4 异步通信方式
5.5 服务器框架
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第6章 Socket网络编程
6.1 网络模型介绍
6.2 TCP/UDP
6.3 Socket编程
6.4 Twisted网络框架
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第7章主流Web开发框架Django的应用
7.1 常见的Web开发框架介绍
7.2 Django应用基础
7.3 Django框架的操作使用
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第8章网络文件传输（FTP与Telnet）
8.1 网络协议介绍
8.2 Telnet协议远程登录
8.3 FTP文件
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第9章使用POP3和SMTP协议收发邮件
9.1 协议介绍
9.2 Python库的支持
9.3 错误处理与会话调试
9.4 SSL和TLS
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第10章使用SNMP协议管理网络
10.1 SNMP协议介绍
10.2 安装SNMP
10.3 PySNMP框架介绍及使用方法
新手问答
牛刀小试
本章小结
第3篇实战篇
第11章项目一：开发实时在线互动聊天系统
11.1 开发思路
11.2 服务器功能实现
11.3 客户端功能实现
11.4 系统运行
本章小结
第12章项目二：开发权限管理系统
12.1 需求分析
12.2 系统设计
12.3 开发实现
12.4 系统测试
本章小结
附录1 Python常见面试题精选
附录2 常用端口号速查表
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FAQ

Can I read this book directly without any Python foundation?

Not really recommended. Although the basics part introduces environment setup and basic modules, its length is limited, and it assumes readers already have some basic Python syntax knowledge. Readers with no programming experience at all should first supplement their introductory Python knowledge before starting this book; otherwise, they may struggle to keep up with the core and practical parts.

What cases are included in the project practice section?

According to the introduction, the practical part contains two application cases: a "real-time online interactive chat system" and a "permission management system." Starting from project deployment, the book helps readers realize the complete project development process, making it suitable for testing how well the previously learned knowledge has been mastered.

What network protocols and frameworks does this book cover?

The core part involves HTTP server and client programming, Socket network programming, Django framework applications, as well as protocols such as FTP, Telnet, POP3, SMTP, and SNMP. The coverage is fairly broad, making it suitable for use as a knowledge map of network programming, though the depth on any single protocol is limited.

Can this book be used as a training course textbook?

Yes. The book is divided into three parts—basics, core, and project practice—with a complete structure and sample code in each chapter, which fits the logic of textbook organization. The introduction also explicitly mentions that it can be used as a reference textbook for vocational colleges and training courses, making it suitable for scenarios with a teaching schedule.

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About the author

苟英 Author · Chinese

Gou Ying is a Chinese author of programming and technical books, about whom limited public information is available; two titles are known under this name. The writing focuses on programming design and web development, with representative works Python Network Programming from Beginner to Mastery and PHP Web Programming. Judging from these titles, Gou Ying addresses practical, entry-level technical tutorials for beginners, covering the use of Python in network programming and the fundamentals and implementation of PHP in web program design. Books of this kind typically explain concepts step by step and combine them with examples and exercises, helping readers grasp language syntax and the basic workflow of project development. Although no public record of the author's background, education, or professional experience has been disclosed, the technical scope of the works suggests that Gou Ying writes for readers hoping to enter network programming and web development, emphasizing the connection between language knowledge and real development scenarios, with a strong instructional and introductory character.

张小华 Author

Zhang Xiaohua is the author of Python Network Programming from Beginner to Mastery. Public information about this person is currently limited: nationality, dates of birth and death, English name, and educational background are not clearly recorded, and only one work by this author is held in the collection, classified under programming and design. Judging from the title and category, the book is aimed at readers who wish to learn Python network programming systematically. It leans toward introductory guidance and hands-on practice, helping beginners move from basic concepts to common topics in network programming, and belongs to the genre of accessible technical writing. On the available evidence, the author's writing focus appears to be on lowering the barrier to learning programming and emphasizing practical applicability rather than academic theory. Because further verifiable material is lacking, biographical details and other works cannot be added; readers may learn more about the author's technical emphases and explanatory style from the book's actual content.

高博 Author

Publicly available information about Gao Bo is quite limited. The reliable details come mainly from the several practical technical books he has published in the Chinese book market. Judging from the eight titles included in the collection, his writing centers on digital tools and programming applications, including beginner-oriented AI art tutorials, Python and R data analysis and visualization, Python network programming, and AI-powered office guides built around tools such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek. Another title, China's County-Level Economic Development under the Dual Carbon Goals, touches on financial and economic issues. Most of these books follow a "from beginner to mastery" approach, emphasizing operational steps and key techniques and extending into commercial practice, together forming a tutorial style that guides self-learners from basic to advanced levels.