Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0

Introducing Programmability and Python for Network Engineers

Scripting with Python

Examining Python Data Types

Manipulating Strings

Describing Conditionals, Loops, and Operators

Exploring Classes, Methods, Functions, Namespaces, and Scopes

Exploring Data Storage Options

Exploring Python Modules and Packages

Gathering and Validating User Input

Analyzing Exceptions and Error Management

Examining Debugging Methods

Course Summary

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