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©2025
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xxiv, 641 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Includes index
Chapter 1 : Pythonic Thinking -- Chapter 2 : Strings and Slicing -- Chapter 3 : Loops and Iterators -- Chapter 4 : Dictionaries -- Chapter 5 : Functions -- Chapter 6 : Comprehensions and Generators -- Chapter 7 : Classes and Interfaces -- Chapter 8 : Metaclasses and Attributes -- Chapter 9 : Concurrency and Parallelism -- Chapter 10 : Robustness -- Chapter 11 : Performance -- Chapter 12 : Data Structures & Algorithms -- Chapter 13 : Testing and Debugging -- Chapter 14 : Collaboration
"Master the art of Python programming with 125 actionable best practices to write more efficient, readable, and maintainable code. Python is a versatile and powerful language, but leveraging its full potential requires more than just knowing the syntax. Effective Python: 125 Specific Ways to Write Better Python, 3rd Edition is your comprehensive guide to mastering Python's unique strengths and avoiding its hidden pitfalls. This updated edition builds on the acclaimed second edition, expanding from 90 to 125 best practices that are essential for writing high-quality Python code. Drawing on years of experience at Google, Brett Slatkin offers clear, concise, and practical advice for both new and experienced Python developers. Each item in the book provides insight into the "Pythonic" way of programming, helping you understand how to write code that is not only effective but also elegant and maintainable. Whether you're building web applications, analyzing data, writing automation scripts, or training AI models, this book will equip you with the skills to make a significant impact using Python." --