{"product_id":"python-pocket-reference-5th-edition-by-mark-lutz","title":"Python Pocket Reference, 5th Edition by Mark Lutz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuality Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper Quality: 70 gsm off-white (Excellent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover Quality: 260 gsm card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting: Digitally printed with a high-quality finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePython Pocket Reference\u003c\/em\u003e by Mark Lutz is the go-to quick reference guide for anyone who works with Python on a daily basis. Whether you are a student learning to code for the first time, a freelance developer managing client projects, or a professional working in Pakistan's growing software industry, this compact book keeps everything you need within arm's reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Lutz is widely regarded as one of the world's leading Python trainers and the author of two of O'Reilly's most popular Python books — \u003cem\u003eLearning Python\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eProgramming Python\u003c\/em\u003e. This fifth edition is updated to cover both Python 3.4 and Python 2.7, making it relevant whether you are working on legacy systems or building new applications from scratch. It is not a book you sit down and read from cover to cover — it is a book you reach for when you need a fast, reliable answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for busy developers\u003c\/strong\u003e — When you are deep in a project and need a quick answer, this book gives it to you in seconds. No long explanations, no filler — just clear, accurate information exactly when you need it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers both Python versions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Updated for Python 3.4 and Python 2.7, this reference is useful no matter which version your team or project requires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by a world-class trainer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mark Lutz has trained thousands of developers worldwide. His ability to explain Python clearly and concisely is what makes this pocket guide genuinely useful rather than just technically correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Pakistan's IT professionals and students\u003c\/strong\u003e — From Karachi's tech startups to university programming courses in Lahore and Islamabad, Python is one of the most in-demand skills in the country. This reference helps you work faster and smarter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandy index for instant lookup\u003c\/strong\u003e — The detailed index means you can find exactly what you are looking for in moments, whether it is a built-in function, an exception, or a standard library module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs perfectly with other Python resources\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use it alongside \u003cem\u003eLearning Python\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eProgramming Python\u003c\/em\u003e for a complete, well-rounded Python education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifth edition of \u003cem\u003ePython Pocket Reference\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise, well-organised desk companion designed for Python developers who need reliable information fast. Written by Mark Lutz — one of the most respected names in Python education — this guide covers every core area of the language in a format that is easy to navigate and practical to use every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you will find comprehensive coverage of Python's built-in object types, including numbers, lists, and dictionaries, along with the statements and syntax used to create and work with them. The book covers functions and modules for writing clean, reusable code, as well as Python's object-oriented programming tools for more advanced development work. It also includes built-in functions, common exceptions, operator overloading methods, widely used standard library modules, and the Python SQL Database API — all in one slim volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional sections cover command-line options, development tools, and practical Python idioms that experienced developers rely on. Whether you are preparing for a job interview, working on a freelance project, or studying for university exams, this book is a reliable, professional-grade reference that belongs on every Python developer's desk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookshelf.pk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54507987108162,"sku":null,"price":760.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/8314\/2466\/files\/PythonPocketReference_5thEditionbyMarkLutz-Bookshelf.pkPakistan.webp?v=1780568883","url":"https:\/\/book-shelf.pk\/products\/python-pocket-reference-5th-edition-by-mark-lutz","provider":"Bookshelf.pk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}