XML Processing with Python

1.4. How to Read This Book

This book is intended to be read from start to finish. One of the techniques I have used to avoid long tracts of narrative about Python language features or support libraries is that I explain them as they pop up in the course of writing real programs.

As a consequence, skipping material might lead to gaps in the presentation of Python features. Even if you are very familiar with the subject matter in a section of the book, please give it a high-level scan to ensure that you pick up on any Python nuggets buried inside.

If your background is Java, you might like to read Appendix A before continuing. It introduces Python from a Java programming language perspective. Similarly, you might like to read Appendix B at this ...