beginning programming with python for dummies performing tasks such as sending an -mail using python noyou won' be an expertbut you will be able to use python to meet specific needs in the job environment to make absorbing the concepts even easierthis book uses the following conventionstext that you're meant to type just as it appears in the book is bold the exception is when you're working through step listbecause each step is boldthe text to type is not bold when you see words in italics as part of typing sequenceyou need to replace that value with something that works for you for exampleif you see "type your name and press enter,you need to replace your name with your actual name web addresses and programming code appear in monofont if you're reading digital version of this book on device connected to the internetnote that you can click the web address to visit that websitelike thiswww dummies com when you need to type command sequencesyou see them separated by special arrowlike thisfilenew file in this caseyou go to the file menu first and then select the new file entry on that menu the result is that you see new file created foolish assumptions you might find it difficult to believe that 've assumed anything about you -after alli haven' even met you yetalthough most assumptions are indeed foolishi made these assumptions to provide starting point for the book it' important that you're familiar with the platform you want to use because the book doesn' provide any guidance in this regard does provide python installation instructions for various platforms in order to provide you with maximum information about pythonthis book doesn' discuss any platform-specific issues you really do need to know how to install applicationsuse applicationsand generally work with your chosen platform before you begin working with this book this book also assumes that you can find things on the internet sprinkled throughout are numerous references to online material that will enhance your learning experience howeverthese added sources are useful only if you actually find and use them