Foundations of Python Network Programming (Foundations)

Foundations of Python Network Programming leads readers through every aspect of client and server programming with Python. Python is a new and innovative scripting language. It is set to replace Perl as the programming language of choice for scripters and for serious application developers wanting a feature rich yet simple language to deploy their products in. This book features extensive examples that not only demonstrate important concepts and practices, but also provide a cadre of fully-functional stand-alone programs. Readers can use the examples as the basis and building blocks for their own software.

to Guide Readers Through The New Scripting Language, Python, This Book Discusses Every Aspect Of Client And Server Programming. And As Python Begins To Replace Perl As A Favorite Programming Language, This Book Will Benefit Scripters And Serious Application Developers Who Want A Feature-rich, Yet Simple Language, For Deploying Their Products.

The Text Explains Multitasking Network Servers Using Several Models, Including Forking, Threading, And Non-blocking Sockets. Furthermore, The Extensive Examples Demonstrate Important Concepts And Practices, And Provide A Cadre Of Fully-functioning Stand Alone Programs. Readers May Even Use The Provided Examples As Building Blocks To Create Their Own Software.

This title leads readers through every aspect of client and server programming with Python. It features extensive examples that not only demonstrate important concepts and practices, but also provide a cadre of fully-functional stand-alone programs Describes the features of the Python programming language's networking capabilities, covering such topics as sockets, network servers, Web client access, HTML and XHTML parsing, email composition, and SMTP Library.