The Well-Grounded Python Developer

by Doug Farrell

The Well-Grounded Python Developer teaches you how to write real software in Python by building on the basic language skills you already have.

When you’re new to Python, it can be tough to understand where and how to use its many language features. There’s a dizzying array of libraries, and it’s challenging to fit everything together. The Well-Grounded Python Developer builds on Python skills you’ve learned in isolation and shows you how to unify them into a meaningful whole.

The Well-Grounded Python Developer teaches you how to write real software in Python by building on the basic language skills you already have. It helps you see the big picture you can create out of small pieces, introducing concepts like modular construction, APIs, and the design of a basic web server. When you’re finished, you’ll have gone from having a basic understanding of Python's syntax, grammar, and libraries to using them as the tools of a professional software developer.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

Genres: Programming

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Reviews

[Andrés Ávila · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have some basic programming and Python knowledge and want to start learning techniques and tools to build your first complete web application, this book is a good choice. It is divided into two parts. In the first part, the learner will be able to expand his knowledge of Python elements like functions, classes, and code organization. In the second part, which is the most valuable, the learner will have the opportunity to build a web application like a blog with its components of users, content, and interaction. The Flask and SQLAlchemy libraries are a great way to understand step by step the implementation of the business logic, the functional components and the underlying database of a web application. With this knowledge and an amiable style, the reader will be pleased to have learned the basics of web applications and Python, and will be able to learn and deepen new frameworks and create new applications.

[Partha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for both beginners and advanced developers. They start with the basics like naming conventions, etc . API's are well discussed. It also gives a good primer on object oriented programming basics. Creating web applications with Python is well discussed along with the challenges encountered in this process. It also discusses very well the role of the Flask framework in creating web applications with python. Not many Python books discuss about Flask. Finally the concepts of authentication, authorization and database modelling are discussed.
Overall it's a very comprehensive book on Python.

[Alban Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I proposed myself as a reviewer. Manning kindly proposed me to write an honnest comment.

I have read 4 chapters so far and I would like to read the next ones as soon as possible. This book is a great opportunity to think about what we do when we develop in Python. It provides an overview in an easy to understand writing style.

If you have ever developed in Python and struggled, this book is for you. It really helps who wants to understand what you have (not always well) developed.

[Boris · Rating 1 out of 5]

One hundred pages of python 101, another one hundred pages of flask 101

The book promise of "How the pros use Python and Flask" is just a clickbait...
You'll create a simple blog application, and for the topics that actually matter (like testing, deploying, etc) you'll get a paragraph for each at the end

That's the book in a nutshell, extremely basic stuff, a waste of time, might as well read "Fluent Python" or "Python Cookbook" instead

[Christopher Jaime · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this book after having read the well-grounded ruby developer and the well-grounded java developer. Both of this books were more intermediate to advanced and covered some of the nuances of the languges. This book i felt was very basic and covered nothing advanced just basic python and some flask was expect more

[Janit]

The book is a great explanation of all the fundamentals of Python, and provides great insights with examples and illustrations. The book is detailed enough for readers of all levels of comfort in Python. Great read!

[Francisco · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been a great addition to my shelf. Great book, very informative, well rounded, it goes beyond the technical aspects of being a developer. It covers the major aspects of modern Python development, best practices. Definitely a must read.

[NaveenKumar Namachivayam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insights about Python and how to get started and advanced topics. If you are into automation or QA, this book helps you in all the way.

[Matt Busche · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much less advanced than The Well-Grounded Java developer. This book would be good for a beginner but didn't cover anything other than basic Python and basic Flask.

[Samuel Taggart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book. Covers a lot of ground.

Builds a blog based on Flask, one feature at a time.