"Get a comprehensive, in-depth introduction to the core Python language with this hands-on book. Based on author Mark Lutzs popular training course, this updated sixth edition will help you quickly write efficient, high-quality code with Python. Its an ideal way to begin, whether youre new to programming or a professional developer versed in other languages. Complete with quizzes, exercises, and helpful illustrations, this easy-to-follow self-paced tutorial gets you started with Python 3.12 and all other releases in use today. With a pragmatic focus on what you need to know, it also introduces some advanced language features that have become increasingly common in Python code. Explore Pythons built-in object types such as strings,lists, dictionaries, and files ; Create and process objects with Python statements, and learn Pythons syntax model ; Use functions and functional programming to avoid redundancy and maximize reuse ; Organize code into larger components with modules and packages ; Code robust programs with Pythons exception handling and development tools ; Apply object-oriented programming and classes to make code customizable ; Survey advanced Python tools including decorators, descriptors, and metaclasses ; Write idiomatic Python code that runs portably across a wide variety of platforms."-- Back cover.