Beginning Python: Using Python 2.6 and Python 3.1 introducesthis open source, portable, interpreted, object-orientedprogramming language that combines remarkable power with clearsyntax. This book enables you to quickly create robust, reliable,and reusable Python applications by teaching the basics so you canquickly develop Web and scientific applications, incorporatedatabases, and master systems tasks on various operating systems,including Linux, MAC OS, and Windows. You'll get a comprehensivetutorial that guides you from writing simple, basic Python scriptsall the way through complex concepts, and also features a referenceof the standard modules with examples illustrating how to implementfeatures in the various modules. Plus, the book covers using Pythonin specific program development domains, such as XML, databases,scientific applications, network programming, and Web development.