To guide readers through the new scripting language, Python, this book discusses every aspect of client and server programming. And as Python begins to replace Perl as a favorite programming language, this book will benefit scripters and serious application developers who want a feature-rich, yet simple language, for deploying their products.

    The text explains multitasking network servers using several models, including forking, threading, and non-blocking sockets. Furthermore, the extensive examples demonstrate important concepts and practices, and provide a cadre of fully-functioning stand alone programs. Readers may even use the provided examples as building blocks to create their own software.

Part 1 Low-Level Networking
Part 2 Web Services
Part 3 E-mail Services
Part 4 General-Purpose Client Protocols
Part 5 Server-Side Frameworks
Part 6 Multitasking
Index