Python Programming for Raspberry Pi, Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours

Introduction
Programming with Python
Who Should Read This Book?
Conventions Used in This Book

Part I: Python Programming on the Raspberry Pi

HOUR 1: Setting Up the Raspberry Pi
Obtaining a Raspberry Pi
Acquiring a Raspberry Pi
Determining the Necessary Peripherals
Nice Additional Peripherals
Deciding How to Purchase Peripherals
Getting Your Raspberry Pi Working
Troubleshooting Your Raspberry Pi
Summary
Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 2: Understanding the Raspbian Linux Distribution
Learning About Linux
Interacting with the Raspbian Command Line
Interacting with the Raspbian GUI
The LXDE Graphical Interface
Summary
Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 3: Setting Up a Programming Environment
Exploring Python
Checking Your Python Environment
Installing Python and Tools
Learning About the Python Interpreter
Learning About the Python Interactive Shell
Learning About the Python Development Environment
Creating and Running Python Scripts
Knowing Which Tool to Use and When
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Q&A
Workshop

Part II: Python Fundamentals

HOUR 4: Understanding Python Basics
Producing Python Script Output
Formatting Scripts for Readability
Understanding Python Variables
Assigning Value to Python Variables
Learning About Python Data Types
Allowing Python Script Input
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 5: Using Arithmetic in Your Programs
Working with Math Operators
Calculating with Fractions
Using Complex Number Math
Getting Fancy with the math Module
Using the NumPy Math Libraries
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 6: Controlling Your Program
Working with the if Statement
Grouping Multiple Statements
Adding Other Options with the else Statemen
Adding More Options Using the elif Statement
Comparing Values in Python
Checking Complex Conditions
Negating a Condition Check
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 7: Learning About Loops
Performing Repetitive Tasks
Using the for Loop for Iteration
Using the while Loop for Iteration
Creating Nested Loops
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Q&A
Workshop

Part III: Advanced Python

HOUR 8: Using Lists and Tuples
Introducing Tuples
Introducing Lists
Using Multidimensional Lists to Store Data
Working with Lists and Tuples in Your Scripts
Creating Lists by Using List Comprehensions
Working with Ranges
Summary
Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 9: Dictionaries and Sets
Understanding Python Dictionary Terms
Exploring Dictionary Basics
Programming with Dictionaries
Understanding Python Sets
Exploring Set Basics
Obtaining Information from a Set
Modifying a Set
Programming with Sets
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 10: Working with Strings
The Basics of Using Strings
Using Functions to Manipulate Strings
Formatting Strings for Output
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 11: Using Files
Understanding Linux File Structures
Managing Files and Directories via Python
Opening a File
Reading a File
Closing a File
Writing to a File
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 12: Creating Functions
Utilizing Python Functions in Your Programs
Returning a Value
Passing Values to Functions
Handling Variables in a Function
Using Lists with Functions
Using Recursion with Functions
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 13: Working with Modules
Introducing Module Concepts
Exploring Standard Modules
Learning About Python Modules
Creating Custom Modules
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 14: Exploring the World of Object-Oriented Programming
Understanding the Basics of Object-Oriented Programming
Defining Class Methods
Sharing Your Code with Class Modules
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Workshop

HOUR 15: Employing Inheritance
Learning About the Class Problem
Understanding Subclasses and Inheritance
Using Inheritance in Python
Using Inheritance in Python Scripts
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 16: Regular Expressions
What Are Regular Expressions?
Working with Regular Expressions in Python
The match() Function
The search() Function
The findall() and finditer() Functions
Defining Basic Patterns
Using Advanced Regular Expressions Features
Working with Regular Expressions in Your Python Scripts
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 17: Exception Handling
Understanding Exceptions
Handling Exceptions
Handling Multiple Exceptions
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Q&A
Workshop

Part IV: Graphical Programming


HOUR 18: GUI Programming
Programming for a GUI Environment
Examining Python GUI Packages
Using the tkinter Package
Exploring the tkinter Widgets
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 19: Game Programming
Understanding Game Programming
Learning About Game Tools
Setting Up the PyGame Library
Using PyGame
Learning More About PyGame
Dealing with PyGame Action
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Q&A
Workshop
Part V: Business Programming

HOUR 20: Using the Network
Finding the Python Network Modules
Working with Email Servers
Working with Web Servers
Linking Programs Using Socket Programming
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Q&A
Workshop
HOUR 21: Using Databases in Your Programming
Working with the MySQL Database
Using the PostgreSQL Database
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Q&A
Workshop

HOUR 22: Web Programming
Running a Web Server on the Pi
Programming with the Common Gateway Interface
Expanding Your Python Webpages
Processing Forms
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Q&A
Workshop
Part VI: Raspberry Pi Python Projects

HOUR 23: Creating Basic Pi/Python Projects
Thinking About Basic Pi/Python Projects
Displaying HD Images via Python
Playing Music
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Q&A
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HOUR 24: Working with Advanced Pi/Python Projects
Exploring the GPIO Interface
Using the RPi.GPIO Module
Controlling GPIO Output
Detecting GPIO Input
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Q&A
Workshop

Appendixes

APPENDIX A: Loading the Raspbian Operating System onto an SD Card
Downloading NOOBS
Verifying NOOBS Checksum
Unpacking the NOOBS Zip File
Formatting the MicroSD Card .
Copying NOOBS to a MicroSD Card
APPENDIX B: Raspberry Pi Models Synopsis
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B
Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+9
Older Raspberry Pi Models
Index