If you are new to programming with Python & are looking for a solid introduction this is the book for you Developed by computer science instructors books in the for the absolute beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation You will acquire the skills that you need for practical Python programming applications & will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios Throughout the chapters you will find code samples that illustrate concepts presented At the end of each chapter you will find a complete game that demonstrates the key ideas in the chapter a summary of the chapter & a set of challenges that tests your newfound knowledge By the time you finish this book you'll be well versed in Python & be able to apply the basic programming principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle ...

Do less work when testing your Python code but be just as expressive just as elegant & just as readable The pytest testing framework helps you write tests quickly & keep them readable & maintainable
- with no boilerplate code Using a robust yet simple fixture model it's just as easy to write small tests with pytest as it is to scale up to complex functional testing for applications packages & libraries This book shows you how For Python-based projects pytest is the undeniable choice to test your code if you're looking for a full-featured API-independent flexible & extensible testing framework With a full-bodied fixture model that is unmatched in any other tool the pytest framework gives you powerful features such as assert rewriting & plug-in capability
- with no boilerplate code With simple step-by-step instructions & sample code this book gets you up to speed quickly on this easy-to-learn & robust tool Write short maintainable tests that elegantly express what you're testing Add powerful testing features & still speed up test times by distributing tests across multiple processors & running tests in parallel Use the built-in assert statements to reduce false test failures by separating setup & test failures Test error conditions & corner cases with expected exception testing & use one test to run many test cases with parameterized testing Extend pytest with plugins connect it to continuous integration systems & use it in tandem with tox mock coverage unittest & doctest Write simple maintainable tests that elegantly express what you're testing & why What You Need The examples in this book are written using Python 36 & pytest 30 However pytest 30 supports Python 26 27 & Python 33-36

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Taking the same approach as he did in his best-selling C Without Fear Brian Overland offers the perfect guide to Python for anyone moving from another language or seeking to go beyond basic Python skills they've already mastered Overland's Python Without Fear reveals the "whys" "tricks" & especially the "gotchas" behind each essential Python language feature You'll learn how to use Python the right way avoiding mistakes that trip up programmers coming from other languages -- & avoiding hours of unnecessary debugging too Best of all you'll enjoy learning Python That's because Overland teaches Python by showing how to leverage its power to solve fascinating challenging puzzles & games Along the way you'll learn how to use mutable & immutable objects; work with strings functions local & global variables lists data inheritance properties files exceptions enumerators generators iterators & even multi-file apps Throughout you'll never get bogged down in unnecessarily complex examples or pointless discussions Overland keeps you 100 focused on learning what works -- & what matters ...

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A model construction kit of the Luchs (Lynx ) reconnaissance AFV based on the Wehrmacht's Panzer IIRotatable turret Detailed chassis Injection-moulded track with individual sections Decal set for two variants Country versions Germany ...

The Revell Pz Kpfw VI Tiger I in 172 scale from the plastic tank models range accurately recreates the real life German heavy tank from World War II This plastic tank kit requires paint & glue to complete As a superior answer to the Soviet T-34 & armoured battle tanks introduced in 1942 the armoured fighting vehicle IV " Tiger" was continually enhanced while it was in production Among other things the vehicles were equipped with a new commander&s cupola & the later series from January 1944 had rubber saving steel road wheels Driven by a water-cooled V-12 Maybach HL 230 P45 694 hp petrol engine the Tiger had a max speed of 38 kmh It had a crew of five Detailed hull with filigree ventilation gratings Track rollers of the later series Rotating turret with stowage boxes Detailed tracks Decals for two versions ...

The armoured fighting vehicle Pzkpfw IV formed the backbone of the German tank units in World War II Between 1933 & 1945 it was built in greater numbers than any other German battle tank of the period The H version which for the first time was equipped with side skirts to increase armoured protection was built from 1943 to 1944 ...

The Mister Craft range of plastic model kits offers the modeller a wide range of military & civilian aircraft & marine vessels past & present Many of the subjects are unique & offer the modeller the chance to add something a little more unusual to their collection Each model is supplied with an easy to follow full colour instruction book with painting guide & decals for multiple versions ...

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Includes: dividers for the Smash Up Big Geeky Box storage system Players 2-4 Ages 14 Playing time 45 minutes
Includes:84 Cards 4 card dividers Token Sheet Rulebook

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