Python 2.1 Bible

The Python 2.1 Bible provides the only complete Python language reference on the market and includes all the information and software that developers need to use Python as a rapid application development tool. The Python 2.1 Bible fills a critical void in the Python reference market. Although it includes a complete Python language reference section, it is still geared towards those of you who already have some programming experience. This book explains each piece of technology in depth and shows through clear examples why each feature is useful. This is the manual you've been waiting for -- the one that covers all major Python components without glossing over how the various pieces fit together. Comprehensive resource offering complete instruction on how to use Python 2.1 to create Web-compatible applications that can parse XML and handle Internet data. Also shows how to work with data types, expressions, and object-oriented features.