The Concept of Core Java

(Programming Approach)

Java
PROGRAMMING

- Shishir Kant Singh

(B.tech, Computer Science)
Director
Dharshi Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
 Dedicated to

My Mom, Dad
Who inspire me All time.

Shri Dharm Raj Singh

(Father)

Smt. Sushila Singh

(Mother)
 Preface
Python reflects a number of growing trends in software development, putting it at or near the
leading edge of good programming languages. It is a very simple language surrounded by a vast
library of add-on modules. It is an open source project, supported by many individuals. It is an
object-oriented language, binding data and processing into class definitions. It is a platform-
independent, scripted language, with complete access to operating system API's. It supports
integration of complex solutions from pre-built components. It is a dynamic language, which
avoids many of the complexities and overheads of compiled languages.

This book is a complete presentation of the Python language. It is oriented toward learning,
which involves accumulating many closely intertwined concepts. In our experience teaching,
coaching and doing programming, there is an upper limit on the “clue absorption rate”. In order
to keep within this limit, we've found that it helps to present a language as ever-expanding layers.
We'll lead you from a very tiny, easy to understand subset of statements to the entire Python
language and all of the built-in data structures. We've also found that doing a number of
exercises helps internalize each language concept.

Three Faces of a Language. There are three facets to a programming language: how you write
it, what it means, and the additional practical considerations that make a program useful. While
many books cover the syntax and semantics of Python, in this book we'll also cover the
pragmatic considerations. Our core objective is to build enough language skills that good object-
oriented design will be an easy next step.

The syntax of a language is often covered in the language reference manuals. In the case of
relatively simple languages, like Python, the syntax is simple, and is covered in the Python
Language tutorial that is part of the basic installation kit. We'll provide additional examples of
language syntax. For people new to programming, we'll provide additional tips focused on the
newbie.

The semantics of the language can be a bit more slippery than the syntax. Some languages
involve obscure or unique concepts that make it difficult to see what a statement really means. In
the case of languages like Python, which have extensive additional libraries, the burden is
doubled. First, one has to learn the language, then one has to learn the libraries. The number of
open source packages made available by the Python community can increase the effort required
to understand an entire architecture. The reward, however, is high-quality software based on
high-quality components, with a minimum of development and integration effort.

Many languages offer a number of tools that can accomplish the same basic task. Python is no
exception. It is often difficult to know which of many alternatives performs better or is easier to
adapt. We'll try to focus on showing the most helpful approach, emphasizing techniques that
apply for larger development efforts. We'll try to avoid quick and dirty solutions that are only
appropriate when learning the language.

So let's start our Journey.........

-AUTHOR