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Beginning Python (18)
These tutorials are for everyone from the beginner to the advanced. Follow the instructions for installing Python, looking at your program like the Python interpreter will, and learning the fundamentals of Python programming.

Python 3.0 (3)
Python 3.0 is the first version of Python to break backward compatability with all previous Python versions. No matter how you program, the language changes in 3.0 mean changes for your Python programming. Here are guides to help you get going quickly.

Python Library (41)
This is an overview of the major modules from the Python Standard Library and other major Python repositories.

Regular Expressions (78)
Many regular expressions will carry into Python from other languages without much fuss. To realize the potential of Python, however, you should know the expressions peculiar to this powerful langauge.

Web Development (17)
These tutorials teach you how to process CGI data in Python as well as developing web applications. In addition to modules like cgi and cgitb, web application frameworks and platforms are also discussed.

Advanced Python (10)
These pages discuss various advanced applications of Python. As such, they are oriented toward the intermediate and advanced programmer. We will cover topics like creating online calendars in Python and developing games. If you think you need a more fundamental discussion of the Python language, you might want to read my tutorials for learning how to program in Python.

Database Programming (8)
These tutorials explore the various Python modules available for database administration. Particular emphasis will be laid on MySQL and PostgreSQL database querying.

ScripTips (5)
Some people do not need to create complex software platforms. Everyone, at some point, needs to do some batch jobs or other repetetive task. These tutorials talk about doing simple tasks in Python.

Networking (15)
While most programming is done with local resources in mind (i.e., your computer), Python is more than able to pull data from the furthest reaches of the globe for whatever purpose you deem necessary. It does this via network protocols. These pages address how your Python program can communicate over a network using protocols such as SOAP and TCP/IP as well as platforms such as Zope and Plone.

Python Jobs (7)
Python programmers tend to be a pretty happy bunch. They tend not to switch jobs very often. Whether you have just learned Python or are a seasoned veteran programmer, these jobs will be of interest to you. I have categorised the searches according to the categories of this site. Happy hunting!

Programming Glossary (29)
This is a glossary of the more technical terms used on About.com's Python site.

Suggested Resources (16)
For those who want to read more about Python either online or off, these resources offer you places to start.

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