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why this book?

Software Design for Python Programmers teaches you how to apply solid object-oriented design principles and industry-proven patterns to your Python code, so your applications become easier to maintain, extend, and debug.

The book uses clear “before” and “after” code examples in plain Python to show how design decisions shape real software, making abstract concepts concrete and practical.

It bridges the gap between knowing Python syntax and thinking like a software architect, helping you write systems that stand up to real-world complexity and future changes.

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Manning helps developers and tech professionals stay ahead in a fast-moving industry with expert-led books, videos, and projects. Learning never stops, but it’s hard to keep up, so we focus on content that’s practical, clear, and trusted. As an independent publisher, we adapt quickly, from pioneering early-access books to offering DRM-free eBooks. Our series, like “In Action” and “In a Month of Lunches”, reflect a commitment to making complex topics accessible.

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About the reader
For beginning to intermediate Python programmers. For developers who know Python. For beginning-intermediate programmers. For readers with intermediate Python skills. For Python programmers familiar with tools like pandas and NumPy, and the basics of statistics. For Python programmers and data analysts.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Manning Publications
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2026
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1633439496
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1633439498
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.14 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #307,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #47 in Object-Oriented Design #50 in Computer Systems Analysis & Design (Books) #173 in Python Programming
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