Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python

Comprehensive guide to intermediate Python topics and programming techniques, offering deeper understanding of Python development.

Introduction

Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart is a comprehensive guide that covers intermediate Python topics and programming techniques, offering a deeper understanding of Python programming.

Highlights

• Covers coding style and using Python's Black auto-formatting tool for cleaner code
• Teaches how to detect common sources of bugs with static analyzers
• Introduces functional programming techniques like lambda and higher-order functions
• Covers profiling the speed of code with Python's built-in timeit and cProfile modules
• Explains the computer science behind Big-O algorithm analysis
• Provides best practices for writing informative comments and docstrings
• Covers creating classes in object-oriented programming and why they're used to organize code

Recommendation

This book is recommended for Python programmers who have completed a basic tutorial or Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, and are looking to bridge the gap between novice and professional-level Python development. The skills learned will boost your ability to program not just in Python, but in any language.