Python Quick Reference -- If you program in Python, this collection of quick refs will save you time and energy. Included here are common file operations, dictionary literals and operations, tuple literals and operations, and object methods. For exhaustive coverage of these commands, see the books from which they were plucked: Python in a Nutshell and Learning Python, 2nd Edition.

Inside Mitch Kapor's World -- Mitch Kapor has had a huge influence on the software world, being the founder of Lotus and a driving force behind 1-2-3. Now his Open Software Applications Foundation is working on Chandler, an open source PIM written in Python. In this O'Reilly Network interview, Mitch talks about his life and career, the OSAF, Chandler, open source, and Python. Mitch will present a Developer's Tour of Chandler at this summer's Open Source Convention.

Installing Python from Source Code -- Have you been wanting to try Python? Chapter 2 of Python in a Nutshell includes a step-by-step guide that shows you where to get the code, and covers installation, configuration, building, testing, and more. Get a free trial to read this and four other O'Reilly books on Safari.

Your O'Reilly Account: New, Single Sign On -- O'Reilly customers and guests now have a single address and one password to access all things O'Reilly, from oreilly.com and Safari Bookshelf to all of the O'Reilly Network sites and DevCenters. When possible, we've consolidated your prior, separate accounts into one new account. Logging into the new system is quick and easy; details on how to do it have been emailed to you, and you can read more about O'Reilly's single sign on in Tony Stubblebine's weblog.

Tightening Python's Grip in Enterprise IT -- In this OE Trends interview, Alex Martelli talks about how Python scripting can extend the integration capabilities of Win32, ASP.NET, Java, and C/C++. Alex is the author of Python Cookbook and Python in a Nutshell.

PyCon 2004 -- Mitch Kapor, founder of the Open Source Application Foundation, will be the keynote speaker at this year's PyCon, a community-oriented conference for developers. PyCon gives you opportunities to learn about advances in Python development, participate in a "programming sprint" with some of the leading minds in open source, and meet fellow developers from around the world. PyCon is March 24-26, 2004 in Washington, D.C. Register today.

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When Pythons Attack: Common Mistakes of Python Programmers -- In this article, Mark Lutz chronicles some of the most common programming and coding mistakes made by both new and veteran Python programmers, to help you avoid making them in your own work. Mark is a coauthor of Learning Python, 2nd Edition.

Why Python? If you're considering another scripting language, consider Python, an object-oriented scripting language that mixes the software engineering features of traditional languages with the usability of scripting languages. Chapter 1 of Learning Python lists all the reasons you should give it a try. Get a free trial to read this and four other O'Reilly books on Safari.

Five Habits for Successful Regular Expressions -- Tony Stubblebine shows how to avoid a lot of trial and error in your regular expression development by adopting these five habits, applicable to nearly any regex implementation. Tony is the author of Regular Expression Pocket Reference.