Python 2.7 Quick Reference
✒️ By John W. Shipman
The ‘Python 2.7 Quick Reference’ by John W. Shipman is your go-to guide for mastering Python 2.7. With clear explanations and a practical approach, this handy reference is perfect for both programming newbies and experienced developers who want a fast refresher. It covers all the key features, types, functions, and statements in Python 2.7, making it easy to find answers when you need them most.
Book Description
Looking for a no-nonsense guide to Python? Python 2.7 Quick Reference by John W. Shipman offers just what you needa concise yet thorough summary of the Python 2.7 language. Whether you’re starting your coding journey or you’re an old hand needing a quick refresher, this book has your back.
The guide is organized for easy navigation, so you can jump straight to the topic you needbe it basic types, file handling, or advanced functions. It’s like having a Python expert whispering helpful tips over your shoulder (minus the awkwardness).
This reference is especially handy for students, software engineers, data analysts, or anyone who wants to keep Python syntax at their fingertips. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling ‘how do I use dict comprehensions again?’this book is for you.
If you enjoy quick references like the Common Lisp Quick Reference, you’ll appreciate the clean layout and practical approach here.
What You Will Learn
- The differences between Python 2.7 and Python 3.x (so you won’t mix them up at work!)
- How to start Python on Windows and Linuxno more guesswork
- Essential line syntax rules (and why whitespace matters)
- All about names, keywords, and built-in types: int, float, bool, str, list, dict, set, and more
- String formatting tricks using both old-school operators and modern methods
- List comprehensions and dictionary comprehensionsmake your code shorter and smarter
- Working with files: reading, writing, and everything in between
- A comprehensive look at operators and expressions (including what makes an object iterable)
- An overview of every basic function you’ll ever needfrom
abs()tozip() - How to use simple and compound statements effectively
- The scoop on advanced functions like
classmethod(),property(), andsuper() - Tons of examples that make abstract concepts concrete
The content is laid out in a way that’s easy to scanperfect when you’re knee-deep in code or prepping for an exam.
If you’re exploring other programming languages too, check out our Pascal Language Reference PDF for another well-organized resource.
No matter if you’re a student cramming before finals or a professional who likes to keep things efficient, this quick reference will save you time and headaches. It’s practical, direct, and just the right amount of nerdy.
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