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The basics : getting started quickly -- List data : working with ordered data -- Structured data : working with structured data -- Code reuse : functions and modules -- Building a webapp : getting real -- Storing and manipulating data : where to put your data -- Using a database : putting Python's DB-API to use -- A little bit of class : abstracting behavior and state -- The context management protocol : hooking into Python's with statement -- Function decorators : wrapping functions -- Exception handling : what to do when things go wrong -- A little bit of threading : dealing with waiting -- Advanced iteration : looping like crazy -- Installing : installing Python -- PythonAnywhere : deploying your webapp -- Top ten things we didn't cover : there's always more-to learn -- Top ten projects not covered : even more tools, libraries, and modules -- Getting involved : the Python community.

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