Python Programming for Raspberry Pi, Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hourss: (Sams Teach Yourself)

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Python Programming for Raspberry Pi in 24 Hours teaches you Python programmingon Raspberry Pi, so you can start creating awesome projects for homeautomation, home theater, gaming, and more. Using this book’s straightforward,step-by-step approach, you’ll move from the absolute basics all theway through network and web connections, multimedia, and even connectingwith electronic circuits for sensing and robotics. Every lesson and casestudy application builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you arock-solid foundation for real-world success!   Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Raspberry Pi Python programming tasks. Quizzes at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Get your Raspberry Pi and choose the right low-cost peripherals Set up Raspian Linux and the Python programming environment Learn Python basics, including arithmetic and structured commands Master Python 3 lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, strings, files, and modules Reuse the same Python code in multiple locations with functions Manipulate string data efficiently with regular expressions Practice simple object-oriented programming techniques Use exception handling to make your code more reliable Program modern graphical user interfaces with Raspberry Pi and OpenGL Create Raspberry Pi games with the PyGame library Learn network, web, and database techniques you can also use in business software Write Python scripts that send email Interact with other devices through Raspberry Pi’s GPIO interface Walk through example Raspberry Pi projects that inspire you to do even more  

Table of Contents:
Introduction    1 Programming with Python    1 Who Should Read This Book?    2 Conventions Used in This Book    3 Part I: The Raspberry Pi Programming Environment HOUR 1: Setting Up the Raspberry Pi    7 What Is a Raspberry Pi?    7 Acquiring a Raspberry Pi    9 What Raspberry Pi Peripherals Are Necessary?    11 Nice Additional Peripherals    17 Deciding How to Purchase Peripherals    19 Getting Your Raspberry Pi Working    19 Troubleshooting Your Raspberry Pi    24 Summary    25 Q&A    25 Workshop    26 HOUR 2: Understanding the Raspbian Linux Distribution    27 Learning About Linux    27 Interacting with the Raspbian Command Line    28 Interacting with the Raspbian GUI    33 Summary    43 Q&A    43 Workshop    44 HOUR 3: Setting Up a Programming Environment    45 Exploring Python    45 Checking Your Python Environment    46 Installing Python and Tools    48 Learning About the Python Interpreter    50 Learning About the Python Interactive Shell    51 Learning About the Python Development Environment Shell    54 Creating Python Scripts    59 Knowing Which Tool to Use and When    65 Summary    66 Q&A    66 Workshop    67 Part II: Python Fundamentals HOUR 4: Understanding Python Basics    71 Producing Python Script Output    71 Formatting Scripts for Readability    78 Understanding Python Variables    81 Assigning Value to Python Variables    82 Learning About Python Data Types    86 Allowing Python Script Input    88 Summary    94 Q&A    95 Workshop    95 HOUR 5: Using Arithmetic in Your Programs    97 Working with Math Operators    97 Calculating with Fractions    103 Using Complex Number Math    105 Getting Fancy with the math Module    106 Using the NumPy Math Libraries    110 Summary    112 Q&A    113 Workshop    113 HOUR 6: Controlling Your Program    115 Working with the if Statement    115 Grouping Multiple Statements    117 Adding Other Options with the else Statement    118 Adding More Options Using the elif Statement    120 Comparing Values in Python    121 Checking Complex Conditions    126 Negating a Condition Check    127 Summary    128 Q&A    129 Workshop    129 HOUR 7: Learning About Loops    131 Performing Repetitive Tasks    131 Using the for Loop for Iteration    132 Using the while Loop for Iteration    143 Creating Nested Loops    149 Summary    150 Q&A    150 Workshop    151 Part III: Advanced Python HOUR 8: Using Lists and Tuples    155 Introducing Tuples    155 Introducing Lists    160 Using Multidimensional Lists to Store Data    167 Working with Lists and Tuples in Your Scripts    168 Creating Lists by Using List Comprehensions    170 Working with Ranges    170 Summary    172 Q&A    172 Workshop    172 HOUR 9: Dictionaries and Sets    175 Understanding Python Dictionary Terms    175 Exploring Dictionary Basics    176 Programming with Dictionaries    182 Understanding Python Sets    187 Exploring Set Basics    187 Obtaining Information from a Set    189 Modifying a Set    192 Programming with Sets    193 Summary    197 Q&A    197 Workshop    197 HOUR 10: Working with Strings    199 The Basics of Using Strings    199 Using Functions to Manipulate Strings    202 Formatting Strings for Output    209 Summary    215 Q&A    215 Workshop    215 HOUR 11: Using Files    217 Understanding Linux File Structures    217 Opening a File    221 Reading a File    224 Closing a File    230 Writing to a File    231 Summary    237 Q&A    237 Workshop    238 HOUR 12: Creating Functions    239 Utilizing Python Functions in Your Programs    239 Returning a Value    243 Passing Values to Functions    244 Handling Variables in a Function    250 Using Lists with Functions    253 Using Recursion with Functions    254 Summary    255 Q&A    256 Workshop    256 HOUR 13: Working with Modules    257 Introducing Module Concepts    257 Exploring Standard Modules    259 Learning About Python Modules    261 Creating Custom Modules    265 Summary    275 Q&A    275 Workshop    276 HOUR 14: Exploring the World of Object-Oriented Programming    277 Understanding the Basics of Object-Oriented Programming    277 Defining Class Methods    280 Sharing Your Code with Class Modules    287 Summary    290 Q&A    290 Workshop    290 HOUR 15: Employing Inheritance    293 Learning About the Class Problem    293 Understanding Subclasses and Inheritance    294 Using Inheritance in Python    296 Using Inheritance in Python Scripts    302 Summary    314 Q&A    314 Workshop    315 HOUR 16: Regular Expressions    317 What Are Regular Expressions?    317 Working with Regular Expressions in Python    319 Defining Basic Patterns    321 Using Advanced Regular Expressions Features    330 Working with Regular Expressions in Your Python Scripts    332 Summary    334 Q&A    335 Workshop    335 HOUR 17: Exception Handling    337 Understanding Exceptions    337 Handling Exceptions    342 Handling Multiple Exceptions    344 Summary    357 Q&A    357 Workshop    357 Part IV: Graphical Programming HOUR 18: GUI Programming    361 Programming for a GUI Environment    361 Examining Python GUI Packages    363 Using the tkinter Package    364 Exploring the tkinter Widgets    372 Summary    384 Q&A    384 Workshop    384 HOUR 19: Game Programming    387 Understanding Game Programming    387 Learning About Game Frameworks and Libraries    388 Setting Up the PyGame Library    389 Using PyGame    394 Learning More About PyGame    403 Dealing with PyGame Action    408 Summary    418 Q&A    418 Workshop    418 Part V: Business Programming HOUR 20: Using the Network    423 Finding the Python Network Modules    423 Working with Email Servers    424 Working with Web Servers    432 Linking Programs Using Socket Programming    438 Summary    445 Q&A    445 Workshop    446 HOUR 21: Using Databases in Your Programming    447 Working with the MySQL Database    447 Using the PostgreSQL Database    458 Summary    466 Q&A    466 Workshop    467 HOUR 22: Web Programming    469 Running a Web Server on the Pi    469 Programming with the Common Gateway Interface    473 Expanding Your Python Webpages    475 Processing Forms    482 Summary    488 Q&A    488 Workshop    488 Part VI: Raspberry Pi Python Projects1 HOUR 23: Creating Basic Pi/Python Projects    493 Thinking About Basic Pi/Python Projects    493 Displaying HD Images via Python    493 Playing Music    514 Creating a Special Presentation    521 Summary    526 Q&A    526 Workshop    526 HOUR 24: Working with Advanced Pi/Python Projects    529 Exploring the GPIO Interface    529 Using the RPi.GPIO Module    535 Controlling GPIO Output    536 Detecting GPIO Input    542 Summary    548 Q&A    549 Workshop    549 Part VII: Appendix APPENDIX A: Loading the Raspbian Operating System onto an SD Card    553 Windows: Loading Raspbian onto an SD Card    553 Linux: Loading Raspbian onto an SD Card    556 Mac: Loading Raspbian onto an SD Card    558 Index    561    

About the Author :
Richard Blum has worked in the IT industry for over 25 years as a network and systems administrator, managing Microsoft, Unix, Linux, and Novell servers for a network with more than 3,500 users. He has developed and teaches programming and Linux courses via the Internet to colleges and universities worldwide. Rich has a master’s degree in management information systems from Purdue University and is the author of several Linux books, including Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible (coauthored with Christine Bresnahan, 2011, Wiley), Linux for Dummies , 9th edition (2009, Wiley), and Professional Linux Programming (coauthored with Jon Masters, 2007, Wiley). When he’s not busy being a computer nerd, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife, Barbara, and two daughters, Katie Jane and Jessica.   Christine Bresnahan started working in the IT industry more than 25 years ago as a system administrator. Christine is currently an adjunct professor at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana, teaching Python programming, Linux system administration, and Linux security classes. Christine produces Unix/Linux educational material and is the author of Linux Bible , 8th edition (coauthored with Christopher Negus, 2012, Wiley) and Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible (coauthored with Richard Blum, 2011, Wiley).She has been an enthusiastic owner of a Raspberry Pi since 2012.