Download or read book Learning BeagleBone Python Programming written by Alexander Hiam and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BeagleBone is a barebone computer that can be configured and customized for different applications and is almost half the price of a standard computer. This book will cover the basics of how BeagleBone Black's hardware interface subsystems work, and can be controlled using two popular Python libraries for BeagleBone Black. You will be introduced to BeagleBone Black's GPIO, PWM, ADC, UART, SPI, I2C, and eQEP subsystems. We will then dive deep into more complex built-in peripherals, demonstrating different ways to receive input from a user including buttons, potentiometers, and rotary encoders with the eQEP module. We will also learn about interfacing with external devices; this will be demonstrated using the serial modules to interface with external devices such as temperature sensors and accelerometers. Towards the end of the book, we will present a couple of real-world problems and demonstrate how to solve them with the skills you've acquired.

Download or read book Beaglebone Black written by UpSkill Learning and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn BeagleBone Black in 24 Hours! This guide book will ensure you are equipped with the complete know-how of BeagleBone Black & programming the BeagleBone Black with Python. Get started with learning BeagleBone Black right away. What You'll Learn From This Book? Chapter 1: Introduction to Beaglebone Black Chapter 2: Products and Variants Chapter 3: Features of Beaglebone Black Chapter 4: Debian Chapter 5: Ways of interacting with Beaglebone Chapter 6: Connecting and controlling GPIO Chapter 7: Python Programming for BeagleBone Black Chapter 8: Project using BeagleBone Black Use this book to get ahead in the world of Internet Of Things! Elevate your skill levels in using and programming the BeagleBone Black!

Download or read book BeagleBone For Dummies written by Luís Miguel Costa Perestrelo and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive, easy-to-use guide to the popular BeagleBone board BeagleBone For Dummies is the definitive beginner's guide to using the popular BeagleBone board to learn electronics and programming. Unlike other books that require previous knowledge of electronics, Linux, and Python, this one assumes you know nothing at all, and guides you step-by-step throughout the process of getting acquainted with your BeagleBone Original or BeagleBone Black. You'll learn how to get set up, use the software, build the hardware, and code your projects, with plenty of examples to walk you through the process. You'll move carefully through your first BeagleBone project, then get ideas for branching out from there to create even better, more advanced programs. The BeagleBone is a tiny computer board – about the size of a credit card – that has all the capability of a desktop. Its affordability and ease of use has made it popular among hobbyists, hardware enthusiasts, and programmers alike, and it's time for you to join their ranks as you officially dive into the world of microcomputers. This book removes the guesswork from using the popular BeagleBone board and shows you how to get up and running in no time. Download the operating system and connect your BeagleBone Learn to navigate the desktop environment Start programming with Python and Bonescript Build your first project, and find plans for many more To learn BeagleBone, you could spend hours on the Internet and still never find the information you need, or you can get everything you need here. This book appeals to all new and inexperienced hobbyists, tinkerers, electronics gurus, hackers, budding programmers, engineers, and hardware geeks who want to learn how to get the most out of their powerful BeagleBone.

Download or read book Getting Started with BeagleBone written by Matt Richardson and published by Maker Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people think of Linux as a computer operating system, running on users' desktops and powering servers. But Linux can also be found inside many consumer electronics devices. Whether they're the brains of a cell phone, cable box, or exercise bike, embedded Linux systems blur the distinction between computer and device. Many makers love microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, but as the complexity increases in their projects, they need more power for applications, such as computer vision. The BeagleBone is an embedded Linux board for makers. It's got built-in networking, many inputs and outputs, and a fast processor to handle demanding tasks. This book introduces you to both the original BeagleBone and the new BeagleBone Black and gets you started with projects that take advantage of the board's processing power and its ability to interface with the outside world.

Download or read book Raspberry Pi 3 and Beaglebone Black for Engineers written by Upskill Learning and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elevate your skill levels in using and programming the Raspberry Pi 3 & BeagleBone Black! The Aim Of This Book Is To Equip You With All The Information And Knowledge You Need To Get Up And Running With Raspberry Pi 3 & BeagleBone Black As Soon As You Take It Out Of The Box... What You'll Learn In This Book? Comparing Raspberry Pi 3 & BeagleBone Black Raspberry Pi 3 Chapter 1: Introduction - Embedded Systems & The Raspberry Pi Chapter 2: Moving Toward A Smarter Internet - The Internet Of Things Chapter 3: Understanding The Raspberry Pi Versions & Features Chapter 4: Understanding The Raspberry Pi 3 Chapter 5: The Raspberry Pi 3 - Hardware Setup Chapter 6: Operating Systems Required For Raspberry Pi 3 Chapter 7: NOOBS for Raspberry Pi 3 Chapter 8: Connecting The Raspberry Pi 3 Chapter 9: Starting And Programming Raspberry Pi 3 Chapter 10: General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) Chapter 11: Understanding And Accessing Python 3 Programming Using Python 3 Chapter 12: Understanding And Accessing Mathematica Chapter 13: Programming In Mathematica Chapter 14: Accessing Camera In Raspberry Pi 3 Chapter 15: Raspberry Pi 3 - Getting Ahead With IOT Chapter 16: Conclusion - Sculpting Your Career In IOT BeagleBone Black Chapter 1: Introduction to Beaglebone Black Chapter 2: Products and Variants Chapter 3: Features of Beaglebone Black Chapter 4: Debian Chapter 5: Ways of interacting with Beaglebone Chapter 6: Connecting and controlling GPIO Chapter 7: Python Programming for BeagleBone Black Chapter 8: Project using BeagleBone Black This is an exclusive Raspberry Pi 3 & BeagleBone Black User Guide & Programming Guide. Use this book to get ahead in the world of Internet Of Things! Get Started With Raspberry Pi 3 & BeagleBone Black Today!

Download or read book Programming the BeagleBone written by Yogesh Chavan and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master BeagleBone programming by doing simple electronics and Internet of Things projects About This Book Quickly develop electronics projects that interact with Internet applications using JavaScript and Python Learn about electronics components such as sensors and motors, and how to communicate with them by writing programs A step-by-step guide to explore the exciting world of BeagleBone—from connecting BeagleBone to doing electronics projects and creating IoT applications Who This Book Is For If you want to learn programming on embedded systems with BeagleBone by doing simple electronics projects, this book is for you. This book is also helpful to BeagleBone owners who want to quickly implement small-scale home automation solutions. It is assumed that you have familiarity with C and Python programming. Some familiarity with electronics is helpful but not essential. What You Will Learn Connect your BeagleBone to a computer in different ways and get the Cloud9 IDE running to quick-start programming on the BeagleBone Get to know about BeagleBone extension pins such as GPIO and how to connect various electronics components with BeagleBone Read and write to various electronics components such as LED, Push-button, sensors, and motors Grasp in-depth theory on Analog, PWM, and BUS programming and the electronics components used in programs Handle data to and from various BUS supporting modules such as UART, I2C, and SPI using the Adafruit BBIO Python library Write real-life IoT applications in JavaScript and Python such as shooting an e-mail on overheat and controlling a servo motor remotely Make use of online free cloud services to store and analyze sensor data collected on the BeagleBone Discover what else can be done using the BeagleBone Get to grips with embedded system BUS communication In Detail The whole world is moving from desktop computers to smartphones and embedded systems. We are moving towards utilizing Internet of Things (IoT). An exponential rise in the demand for embedded systems and programming in the last few years is driving programmers to use embedded development boards such as Beaglebone. BeagleBone is an ultra-small, cost-effective computer that comes with a powerful hardware. It runs a full-fledged Debian Linux OS and provides numerous electronics solutions. BeagleBone is open source and comes with an Ethernet port, which allows you to deploy IoT projects without any additions to the board. It provides plenty of GPIO, Anlaog pins, and UART, I2C, SPI pins which makes it the right choice to perform electronics projects. This gives you all the benefits of Linux kernel such as multitasking, multiusers, and extensive device driver support. This allows you to do programming in many languages including high-level languages such as JavaScript and Python. This book aims to exploit the hardware and software capabilities of BeagleBone to create real-life electronics and IoT applications quickly. It is divided into two parts. The first part covers JavaScript programs. The second part provides electronics projects and IoT applications in Python. First, you will learn to use BeagleBone as tool to write useful applications on embedded systems. Starting with the basics needed to set up BeagleBone and the Cloud9 IDE, this book covers interfacing with various electronics components via simple programs. The electronics theory related to these components is then explained in depth before you use them in a program. Finally, the book helps you create some real-life IoT applications. Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide full of real-world electronics programs and quick troubleshooting tips using BeagleBone. All the required electronics concepts are explained in detail before using them in a program and all programs are explained in depth. Most of the theory is covered in the first part; while the second part gives you some quick programs.

Download or read book Exploring BeagleBone written by Derek Molloy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In-depth instruction and practical techniques for building with the BeagleBone embedded Linux platform Exploring BeagleBone is a hands-on guide to bringing gadgets, gizmos, and robots to life using the popular BeagleBone embedded Linux platform. Comprehensive content and deep detail provide more than just a BeagleBone instruction manual—you’ll also learn the underlying engineering techniques that will allow you to create your own projects. The book begins with a foundational primer on essential skills, and then gradually moves into communication, control, and advanced applications using C/C++, allowing you to learn at your own pace. In addition, the book’s companion website features instructional videos, source code, discussion forums, and more, to ensure that you have everything you need. The BeagleBone’s small size, high performance, low cost, and extreme adaptability have made it a favorite development platform, and the Linux software base allows for complex yet flexible functionality. The BeagleBone has applications in smart buildings, robot control, environmental sensing, to name a few; and, expansion boards and peripherals dramatically increase the possibilities. Exploring BeagleBone provides a reader-friendly guide to the device, including a crash course in computer engineering. While following step by step, you can: Get up to speed on embedded Linux, electronics, and programming Master interfacing electronic circuits, buses and modules, with practical examples Explore the Internet-connected BeagleBone and the BeagleBone with a display Apply the BeagleBone to sensing applications, including video and sound Explore the BeagleBone’s Programmable Real-Time Controllers Hands-on learning helps ensure that your new skills stay with you, allowing you to design with electronics, modules, or peripherals even beyond the BeagleBone. Insightful guidance and online peer support help you transition from beginner to expert as you master the techniques presented in Exploring BeagleBone, the practical handbook for the popular computing platform.

Download or read book BeagleBone Essentials written by Rodolfo Giometti and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a developer with some hardware or electrical engineering experience who wants to learn how to use embedded machine-learning capabilities and get access to a GNU/Linux device driver to collect data from a peripheral or to control a device, this is the book for you.

Download or read book BeagleBone Robotic Projects written by Dr. Richard Grimmett and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exciting new capabilities to enable even easier DIY robotics with BeagleBone Blue About This Book Build powerful robots with the all new BeagleBone Blue Communicate with your robot and teach it to detect and respond to its environment Control walking, rolling, swimming, and flying robots with your iOS and Android mobile devices Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who is curious about using new, low-cost hardware to create robotic projects and have previously been the domain of research labs, major universities, or defence departments. Some programming experience would be useful, but if you know how to use a personal computer, you can use this book to construct far more complex systems than you would have thought possible. What You Will Learn Power on and configure the BeagleBone Blue Get to know Simple programming techniques to enable the unique hardware capabilities of the BeagleBone Blue. Connect standard hardware to enable your projects to see, speak, hear, and move Build advanced capabilities into your projects, such as GPS and sonar sensors Build complex projects that can fly, or go under or on the water In Detail BeagleBone Blue is effectively a small, light, cheap computer in a similar vein to Raspberry Pi and Arduino. It has all of the extensibility of today's desktop machines, but without the bulk, expense, or noise. This project guide provides step-by-step instructions that enable anyone to use this new, low-cost platform in some fascinating robotics projects. By the time you are finished, your projects will be able to see, speak, listen, detect their surroundings, and move in a variety of amazing ways. The book begins with unpacking and powering up the components. This includes guidance on what to purchase and how to connect it all successfully, and a primer on programming the BeagleBone Blue. You will add additional software functionality available from the open source community, including making the system see using a webcam, hear using a microphone, and speak using a speaker. You will then learn to use the new hardware capability of the BeagleBone Blue to make your robots move, as well as discover how to add sonar sensors to avoid or find objects. Later, you will learn to remotely control your robot through iOS and Android devices. At the end of this book, you will see how to integrate all of these functionalities to work together, before developing the most impressive robotics projects: Drone and Submarine. Style and approach Develop practical example projects with detailed explanations, combine the projects in a vast number of ways to create different robot designs, or work through them in sequence to discover the full capability of the BeagleBone Blue.

Download or read book Programming the BeagleBone Black Getting Started with JavaScript and BoneScript written by Simon Monk and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Program your own BeagleBone Black projects! Build creative BeagleBone Black devices--no prior programming or electronics experience required. In Programming the BeagleBone Black, electronics guru Simon Monk explains essential application development methods through straightforward directions and cool downloadable examples. Discover how to navigate the board, write and debug code, use expansion capes, and control external hardware. Easy-to-follow plans show you how to wire up and program a Web-controlled roving robot and an e-mail notifier that lights an incandescent lamp. Set up the BeagleBone Black and explore its features Connect to your computer via USB or Ethernet Use the BeagleBone Black as a stand-alone PC Write and execute BoneScript code Use JavaScript functions and timers Perform analog and digital I/O Work with expansion capes and modules Design Web interfaces that control electronics Assemble and program a robot and an e-mail notifier

Download or read book BeagleBone Cookbook written by Mark A. Yoder and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BeagleBone is an inexpensive web server, Linux desktop, and electronics hub that includes all the tools you need to create your own projects—whether it’s robotics, gaming, drones, or software-defined radio. If you’re new to BeagleBone Black, or want to explore more of its capabilities, this cookbook provides scores of recipes for connecting and talking to the physical world with this credit-card-sized computer. All you need is minimal familiarity with computer programming and electronics. Each recipe includes clear and simple wiring diagrams and example code to get you started. If you don’t know what BeagleBone Black is, you might decide to get one after scanning these recipes. Learn how to use BeagleBone to interact with the physical world Connect force, light, and distance sensors Spin servo motors, stepper motors, and DC motors Flash single LEDs, strings of LEDs, and matrices of LEDs Manage real-time input/output (I/O) Work at the Linux I/O level with shell commands, Python, and C Compile and install Linux kernels Work at a high level with JavaScript and the BoneScript library Expand BeagleBone’s functionality by adding capes Explore the Internet of Things

Download or read book Exploring Raspberry Pi written by Derek Molloy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 885 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expand Raspberry Pi capabilities with fundamental engineering principles Exploring Raspberry Pi is the innovators guide to bringing Raspberry Pi to life. This book favors engineering principles over a 'recipe' approach to give you the skills you need to design and build your own projects. You'll understand the fundamental principles in a way that transfers to any type of electronics, electronic modules, or external peripherals, using a "learning by doing" approach that caters to both beginners and experts. The book begins with basic Linux and programming skills, and helps you stock your inventory with common parts and supplies. Next, you'll learn how to make parts work together to achieve the goals of your project, no matter what type of components you use. The companion website provides a full repository that structures all of the code and scripts, along with links to video tutorials and supplementary content that takes you deeper into your project. The Raspberry Pi's most famous feature is its adaptability. It can be used for thousands of electronic applications, and using the Linux OS expands the functionality even more. This book helps you get the most from your Raspberry Pi, but it also gives you the fundamental engineering skills you need to incorporate any electronics into any project. Develop the Linux and programming skills you need to build basic applications Build your inventory of parts so you can always "make it work" Understand interfacing, controlling, and communicating with almost any component Explore advanced applications with video, audio, real-world interactions, and more Be free to adapt and create with Exploring Raspberry Pi.

Download or read book BeagleBone By Example written by Jayakarthigeyan Prabakar and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to build physical computing systems using BeagleBone Black and Python About This Book Get to grips with the fundamentals of BeagleBone Leverage Python scripts to program BeagleBone for your requirements Build four exciting projects, from home automation to a tele-controlled robot Who This Book Is For This book is intended for hobbyists and consumers who wish to create impressive projects using BeagleBone. You must be familiar with Python programming. What You Will Learn Program on BeagleBone Black using Python Interface sensors and actuators to BeagleBone Black Build your own real-time physical computing systems Connect physical computing systems to cloud servers Build your own home automation and home security system Build your own tele-controlled robot with real-time video streaming In Detail BeagleBone is a low cost, community-supported development platform to develop a variety of electronic projects. This book will introduce you to BeagleBone and get you building fun, cool, and innovative projects with it. Start with the specifications of BeagleBone Black and its operating systems, then get to grips with the GPIOs available in BeagleBone Black. Work through four types of exciting projects: building real-time physical computing systems, home automation, image processing for a security system, and building your own tele-controlled robot and learn the fundamentals of a variety of projects in a single book. By the end of this book, you will be able to write code for BeagleBone in order to operate hardware and impart decision-making capabilities with the help of efficient coding in Python. Style and approach This book is a step by step guide that will walk you through the fundamentals of building different projects using BeagleBone Black.

Download or read book BeagleBone Creative Projects for Hobbyists written by Charles Hamilton and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to build amazing robotic projects using the powerful BeagleBone Black. About This Book Push your creativity to the limit through complex, diverse, and fascinating projects Develop applications with the BeagleBone Black and open source Linux software Sharpen your expertise in making sophisticated electronic devices Who This Book Is For This Learning Path is aimed at hobbyists who want to do creative projects that make their life easier and also push the boundaries of what can be done with the BeagleBone Black. This Learning Path's projects are for the aspiring maker, casual programmer, and budding engineer or tinkerer. You'll need some programming knowledge, and experience of working with mechanical systems to get the complete experience from this Learning Path. What You Will Learn Set up and run the BeagleBone Black for the first time Get to know the basics of microcomputing and Linux using the command line and easy kernel mods Develop a simple web interface with a LAMP platform Prepare complex web interfaces in JavaScript and get to know how to stream video data from a webcam Find out how to use a GPS to determine where your sailboat is, and then get the bearing and distance to a new waypoint Use a wind sensor to sail your boat effectively both with and against the wind Build an underwater ROV to explore the underwater world See how to build an autonomous Quadcopter In Detail BeagleBone is a microboard PC that runs Linux. It can connect to the Internet and run OSes such as Android and Ubuntu. You can transform this tiny device into a brain for an embedded application or an endless variety of electronic inventions and prototypes. This Learning Path starts off by teaching you how to program the BeagleBone. You will create introductory projects to get yourselves acquainted with all the nitty gritty. Then we'll focus on a series of projects that are aimed at hobbyists like you and encompass the areas of home automation and robotics. With each project, we'll teach you how to connect several sensors and an actuator to the BeagleBone Black. We'll also create robots for land, sea, and water. Yes, really! The books used in this Learning Path are: BeagleBone Black Cookbook BeagleBone Home Automation Blueprints Mastering BeagleBone Robotics Style and approach This practical guide transforms complex and confusing pieces of technology to become accessible with easy- to-succeed instructions. Through clear, concise examples, you will quickly get to grips with the core concepts needed to develop home automation applications with the BeagleBone Black.

Download or read book Learn Python Programming the Easy and Fun Way written by Elaiya Iswera Lallan and published by Blue Micro Solutions. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book IoT Data Analytics using Python written by M S Hariharan and published by BPB Publications. This book was released on 2023-10-23 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness the power of Python to analyze your IoT data KEY FEATURES ● Learn how to build an IoT Data Analytics infrastructure. ● Explore advanced techniques for IoT Data Analysis with Python. ● Gain hands-on experience applying IoT Data Analytics to real-world situations. DESCRIPTION Python is a popular programming language for data analytics, and it is also well-suited for IoT Data Analytics. By leveraging Python's versatility and its rich ecosystem of libraries and tools, Data Analytics for IoT can unlock valuable insights, enable predictive capabilities, and optimize decision-making in various IoT applications and domains. The book begins with a foundation in IoT fundamentals, its role in digital transformation, and why Python is the preferred language for IoT Data Analytics. It then covers essential data analytics concepts, how to establish an IoT Data Analytics environment, and how to design and manage real-time IoT data flows. Next, the book discusses how to implement Descriptive Analytics with Pandas, Time Series Forecasting with Python libraries, and Monitoring, Preventive Maintenance, Optimization, Text Mining, and Automation strategies. It also introduces Edge Computing and Analytics, discusses Continuous and Adaptive Learning concepts, and explores data flow and use cases for Edge Analytics. Finally, the book concludes with a chapter on IoT Data Analytics for self-driving cars, using the CRISP-DM framework for data collection, modeling, and deployment. By the end of the book, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to extract valuable insights from IoT data and build real-world applications. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Explore the essentials of IoT Data Analytics and the Industry 4.0 revolution. ● Learn how to set up the IoT Data Analytics environment. ● Equip Python developers with data analysis foundations. ● Learn to build data lakes for real-time IoT data streaming. ● Learn to deploy machine learning models on edge devices. ● Understand Edge Computing with MicroPython for efficient IoT Data Analytics. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR If you are an experienced Python developer who wants to master IoT Data Analytics, or a newcomer who wants to learn Python and its applications in IoT, this book will give you a thorough understanding of IoT Data Analytics and practical skills for real-world use cases. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Necessity of Analytics Across IoT 2. Up and Running with Data Analytics Fundamentals 3. Setting Up IoT Analytics Environment 4. Managing Data Pipeline and Cleaning 5. Designing Data Lake and Executing Data Transformation 6. Implementing Descriptive Analytics Using Pandas 7. Time Series Forecasting and Predictions 8. Monitoring and Preventive Maintenance 9. Model Deployment on Edge Devices 10. Understanding Edge Computing with MicroPython 11. IoT Analytics for Self-driving Vehicles

Download or read book Learning Python written by Mark Lutz and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 1218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Google and YouTube use Python because it's highly adaptable, easy to maintain, and allows for rapid development. If you want to write high-quality, efficient code that's easily integrated with other languages and tools, this hands-on book will help you be productive with Python quickly -- whether you're new to programming or just new to Python. It's an easy-to-follow self-paced tutorial, based on author and Python expert Mark Lutz's popular training course. Each chapter contains a stand-alone lesson on a key component of the language, and includes a unique Test Your Knowledge section with practical exercises and quizzes, so you can practice new skills and test your understanding as you go. You'll find lots of annotated examples and illustrations to help you get started with Python 3.0. Learn about Python's major built-in object types, such as numbers, lists, and dictionaries Create and process objects using Python statements, and learn Python's general syntax model Structure and reuse code using functions, Python's basic procedural tool Learn about Python modules: packages of statements, functions, and other tools, organized into larger components Discover Python's object-oriented programming tool for structuring code Learn about the exception-handling model, and development tools for writing larger programs Explore advanced Python tools including decorators, descriptors, metaclasses, and Unicode processing