Dimensions
180 x 230 x 10mm
Effective Python will help you master a truly "Pythonic" approach to programming, harnessing Python's full power to write exceptionally robust and well-performing code. Using the concise, scenario-driven style pioneered in Scott Meyers' best-selling Effective C++, Brett Slatkin brings together 59 Python best practices, tips, and shortcuts, and explains them with realistic code examples.
Drawing on years of experience building Python infrastructure at Google, Slatkin uncovers little-known quirks and idioms that powerfully impact code behavior and performance. You'll learn the best way to accomplish key tasks, so you can write code that's easier to understand, maintain, and improve.
Key features include
Actionable guidelines for all major areas of Python 3.x and 2.x development, with detailed explanations and examples
Best practices for writing functions that clarify intention, promote reuse, and avoid bugs
Coverage of how to accurately express behaviors with classes and objects
Guidance on how to avoid pitfalls with metaclasses and dynamic attributes
More efficient approaches to concurrency and parallelism
Better techniques and idioms for using Python's built-in modules
Tools and best practices for collaborative development
Solutions for debugging, testing, and optimisation in order to improve quality and performance
