Description
Introduction to Internet Programming (Wesley J. Chun)
Python is an interpreted, cross-platform, object-oriented programming language that is popular for a wide range of applications, one of which is Internet programming. This tutorial introduces current Python programmers to 3-4 distinct areas of Internet programming, each in self-contained lectures with a demonstration of code following each lecture topic. Intended Audience
Developers familiar with Python who are interested in exploring client/server network programming with sockets, Internet client (FTP, NNTP, e-mail), development and web programming.
Class Outline
Python is an interpreted, cross-platform, object-oriented programming language that is popular for a wide range of applications, one of which is Internet programming. This tutorial introduces current Python programmers to distinct areas of Internet programming, each in self-contained lectures with a demonstration of code following these lecture topics (each ranging from 20-60min in length):
- Network Programming using Sockets
- Internet Client Programming
- Web/CGI Programming and Concepts
- Intro to Django (time-permitting)
We start at the lowest layer, where one creates communication channels directly between clients and servers using sockets then move up one level to discuss well-known Internet protocols such as FTP. Then we move up even higher to address the concept of web programming, including a description and purpose of all "CGI" interfaces, and finally, if there's time, to give a high-level quick introduction to one of the most popular Python web frameworks today, Django. We'll try build and implement a simple blog in 15-20 minutes! This is especially for those of you who couldn't sign up for the intro to Django tutorial at this PyCon which will likely be full.
About the Instructor
WESLEY J. CHUN, MSCS, is the author of Prentice Hall's bestseller, "Core Python Programming", its video training course, "Python Fundamentals" (LiveLessons DVD), and co-author of "Python Web Development with Django". In addition to being a software architect and Developer Advocate for Google, he runs CyberWeb, a consulting business specializing in Python software engineering and technical training. He has over 25 years of programming, teaching, and writing experience, including more than a decade of Python. While at Yahoo!, he helped create Yahoo! Mail and Yahoo! People Search using Python. He holds degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Music from the University of California.