Advance Core Python Programming

Book excerpt: Mastering Advanced Python Programming KEY FEATURES ● In-depth coverage on fundamentals of functions, recursion, classes, inheritance, and files. ● Mastery of advanced topics - Database connectivity, Errors and Exception, Testing and Debugging, threads, Data visualization, and Data analysis. ● In-depth coverage of advanced concepts such as data structures, and algorithms. ● Simplifies GUI and Widgets. ● Learn to connect GUI with MySQL to create a complete working application. ● Introduction to Flask. ● Thorough, detailed, and complete coverage of all topics along with ample coding examples and illustrations. DESCRIPTION Advance Core Python Programming is designed for Programmers who have a good understanding of Python basics and are ready to take the next steps. For entry-level Python programmers willing to dive deeper into programming, this book provides a path that will help them to add innovative features to their applications. This book starts by introducing you to the concept of Functions and Recursion and then moves on to higher levels of introducing you to OOP concepts, Files, integrating Python with database, threading, errors, exceptions, testing, debugging, data visualization, data analysis, GUI, data structures and algorithms. All these topics are the need of the hour and this book simplifies all these critical and essential concepts of Python for you. Knowledge of these topics will ease the functioning of your envisioned application. Throughout the book, you will have access to several coding examples which will help you to understand the real practical application of advanced Python concepts and you will be able to work on any kind of Python project with confidence. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn advanced Python topics in simple language. ● Learn how to code in easy-to-follow steps. ● Learn to create your own classes and functions. ● Learn to work with Files. ● Learn to configure MySQL and make Python programs interact with the MySQL database. ● Get to know different types of errors, exceptions, and ways to test, debug and rectify them. ● Learn how to use Python for Data Visualization and Data Analysis. ● Learn to Create GUI features and add Widgets. ● Learn about data structures and algorithms. ● Learn to create and develop stack, queues, trees, and linked lists. ● Explore Flask, its features, and how to use it to build web applications. ● Learn to work on complex code by following simple step-by-step instructions. ● Prepare for theory and practical exams related to advanced Python Concepts. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is highly appealing to all tech-savvy students, programming enthusiasts, IT graduates, and computer science professionals who want to build strong proficiency in building Python applications. Prior understanding of Python basic coding concepts like variables, expressions, and control structures is required to begin with this book. You can also read Basic Core Python Programming to develop strong fundamentals before you start with this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Functions and Recursion 2. Classes, Objects, and Inheritance 3. Files 4. MySQL for Python 5. Python Threads 6. Errors, Exceptions, Testing, and Debugging 7. Data Visualization and Data Analysis 8. Creating the GUI form and Adding Widgets 9. MySQL and Python Graphical User Interface 10. Stack, Queue, and Deque 11. Linked List 12. Trees 13. Searching and Sorting 14. Getting Started with Flask