Preface

Preparing for Programming

Python as a Basic Calculator

Python as a Scientific Calculator

Basic Line Charts and Scatter Plots

Custom Line Charts and Scatter Plots

Basic Data Diagnostic Analysis

Two-Dimensional Data Diagnostic Analysis

Basic Predictive Models

Text Data Input and Output

File, Directory, and Program Management

Transition: Creating Programs

n-Dimensional Data Diagnostic Analysis

Basic Image Processing

Contour Line Charts and Motion

Handling Missing Data

More Data Structures and Execution

Classes and Inheritance

More Ways to Store Information in Files

Basic Searching and Sorting

Recursion

Utility: Documentation and Sphinx

Speed: Performance

Correctness: Hashing and Unit Testing

Maintainability: Version Control and Structure Management

Communication with Other Languages

Appendices

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Bibliography

Index