Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers
- Programmability
- Continued Importance of the CLI
- Need for Python
- First Python Program
Scripting with Python
- Running a Python Script
- Python Interactive Shell
- Editors and IDEs
Examining Python Data Types
- String Data Type
- Integer Data Type
- Float Data Type
- Boolean Data Type
- type() Function
- Python Variables
- List Analysis
- Tuple Data Analysis
- Data Set Types
- Python Dictionary
- Nested Data Types
- Navigating Complex Data Structures
Manipulating Strings
- String Manipulation
- String Splitting
- Modifying Strings
- String Contacenation
- Whitespace Stripping
- Formatting and Templating
- Escape Characters
- Regular Expressions
- String Methods
Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators
- Whitespace and PEP 8
- Conditionals
- Operators
- Example of Using Conditionals
- Loops
- Loops with Lists, Dicts and Ranges
Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes
- Practical Reuse of Codes
- Functions
- Code Commenting
- Namespaces and Scopes
- Classes and Methods
- Using Inheritance to Extend Functionality
- Main Construct
Exploring Data Storage Options
- Data Formats
- Readng Data from a Simple Text and CSV File
- Writing Data to a Simple Text and CSV File
- Reading Data from a JSON Text File
- Writing Data to a JSON Text File
- Data Access in a RAW or Unstructured Format
Exploring Python Modules and Packages
- Python Standard Library Modules
- Reusable code with Modules and Packages
Gathering and Validating User Input
- Obtaining User Input
- Command-Line Arguments
Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management
- Errors and Exceptions
- Managing Exceptions
- Assertions
Examining Debugging Methods
- Code Debugging Process
- Python Debugging Functions
- Debuggers
- Python Debugger
- Pdb Commands
Labs
- Execute Your First Python Program
- Use the Python Interactive Shell
- Explore Foundation Python Data Types
- Explore Complex Python Data Types
- Use Standard String Operations
- Use Basic Pattern Matching
- Reformat MAC Addresses
- Use the if-else Construct
- Use for Loops
- Use while Loops
- Create and Use Functions
- Create and Use Classes
- Use the Python main() Construct
- Traverse the File Structure
- Read Data in Comma-Separated Values (CSV) Format
- Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in XML Format
- Read, Store, and Retrieve Date in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Format
- Read, Store, and Retrieve Data in a Raw or Unstructured Format
- Import Modules from the Python Standard Library
- Import External Libraries
- Create a Python Module
- Prompt the User for Input
- Use Command-Line Arguments
- Manage Exceptions with the try-except Structure
- Manage Exceptions with the try-except-finally Structure
- Use Assertions
- Use Simple Debugging Methods
- Use the Python Debugger
- Code a Practical Debugging Script