Python for DevOps


Book Description

Much has changed in technology over the past decade. Data is hot, the cloud is ubiquitous, and many organizations need some form of automation. Throughout these transformations, Python has become one of the most popular languages in the world. This practical resource shows you how to use Python for everyday Linux systems administration tasks with today’s most useful DevOps tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Learning how to interact and automate with Linux is essential for millions of professionals. Python makes it much easier. With this book, you’ll learn how to develop software and solve problems using containers, as well as how to monitor, instrument, load-test, and operationalize your software. Looking for effective ways to "get stuff done" in Python? This is your guide. Python foundations, including a brief introduction to the language How to automate text, write command-line tools, and automate the filesystem Linux utilities, package management, build systems, monitoring and instrumentation, and automated testing Cloud computing, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, and serverless Machine learning operations and data engineering from a DevOps perspective Building, deploying, and operationalizing a machine learning project




Hands-On Python for DevOps


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Unleash DevOps excellence with Python and its ecosystem of tools for seamless orchestration on both local and cloud platforms, such as GCP, AWS, and Azure Key Features Integrate Python into DevOps for streamlined workflows, task automation, and improved collaboration Combine the principles of Python and DevOps into a unified approach for problem solving Learn about Python’s role in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), MLOps, networking, and other domains Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionPython stands out as a powerhouse in DevOps, boasting unparalleled libraries and support, which makes it the preferred programming language for problem solvers worldwide. This book will help you understand the true flexibility of Python, demonstrating how it can be integrated into incredibly useful DevOps workflows and workloads, through practical examples. You'll start by understanding the symbiotic relation between Python and DevOps philosophies and then explore the applications of Python for provisioning and manipulating VMs and other cloud resources to facilitate DevOps activities. With illustrated examples, you’ll become familiar with automating DevOps tasks and learn where and how Python can be used to enhance CI/CD pipelines. Further, the book highlights Python’s role in the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) process development, including its connections with tools like Ansible, SaltStack, and Terraform. The concluding chapters cover advanced concepts such as MLOps, DataOps, and Python’s integration with generative AI, offering a glimpse into the areas of monitoring, logging, Kubernetes, and more. By the end of this book, you’ll know how to leverage Python in your DevOps-based workloads to make your life easier and save time.What you will learn Implement DevOps practices and principles using Python Enhance your DevOps workloads with Python Create Python-based DevOps solutions to improve your workload efficiency Understand DevOps objectives and the mindset needed to achieve them Use Python to automate DevOps tasks and increase productivity Explore the concepts of DevSecOps, MLOps, DataOps, and more Use Python for containerized workloads in Docker and Kubernetes Who this book is for This book is for IT professionals venturing into DevOps, particularly programmers seeking to apply their existing programming knowledge to excel in this field. For DevOps professionals without a coding background, this book serves as a resource to enhance their understanding of development practices and communicate more effectively with developers. Solutions architects, programmers, and anyone regularly working with DevOps solutions and Python will also benefit from this hands-on guide.




Hands-On Enterprise Automation with Python


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Invent your own Python scripts to automate your infrastructure Key Features Make the most of Python libraries and modules to automate your infrastructure Leverage Python programming to automate server configurations and administration tasks Efficiently develop your Python skill set Book Description Hands-On Enterprise Automation with Python starts by covering the set up of a Python environment to perform automation tasks, as well as the modules, libraries, and tools you will be using. We’ll explore examples of network automation tasks using simple Python programs and Ansible. Next, we will walk you through automating administration tasks with Python Fabric, where you will learn to perform server configuration and administration, along with system administration tasks such as user management, database management, and process management. As you progress through this book, you’ll automate several testing services with Python scripts and perform automation tasks on virtual machines and cloud infrastructure with Python. In the concluding chapters, you will cover Python-based offensive security tools and learn how to automate your security tasks. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the skills of automating several system administration tasks with Python. What you will learn Understand common automation modules used in Python Develop Python scripts to manage network devices Automate common Linux administration tasks with Ansible and Fabric Managing Linux processes Administrate VMware, OpenStack, and AWS instances with Python Security automation and sharing code on GitHub Who this book is for Hands-On Enterprise Automation with Python is for system administrators and DevOps engineers who are looking for an alternative to major automation frameworks such as Puppet and Chef. Basic programming knowledge with Python and Linux shell scripting is necessary.




Hands-on DevOps with Linux


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Manage Linux Servers on-premises and cloud with advanced DevOps techniques using Kubernetes Ê KEY FEATURESÊÊ _ Detailed coverage on architecture of Web Servers, Databases, and Cloud Servers. _ Practical touch on deploying your application and managing cloud infrastructure using Docker and Terraform. _ Simplified implementation of Infrastructure as Code with Vagrant. _ Explore the use of different cloud services for better provisioning, scalability, and reliability of enterprise applications. DESCRIPTIONÊ Hands-on DevOps with Linux brings you advanced learnings on how to make the best use of Linux commands in managing the DevOps infrastructure to keep enterprise applications up-to-date. The book begins by introducing you to the Linux world with the most used commands by DevOps experts and teaches how to set up your own infrastructure in your environment. The book covers exclusive coverage on production scenarios using Kubernetes and how the entire container orchestration is managed.Ê Throughout the book, you will get accustomed to the most widely used techniques among DevOps Engineers in their routine.Ê You will explore how infrastructure as code works, working with Vagrant, Docker and Terraform through which you can manage the entire cloud deployment of applications along with how to scale them on your own. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN _ Create Infrastructure as Code to replicate the configuration to your infrastructure. _ Learn best methods and techniques to build continuous delivery pipeline using Jenkins. _ Learn to Distribute and scale your applications using Kubernetes. _ Get insights by analyzing millions of server logs using Kibana and Logstash. WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊÊ This book is best suited for DevOps Engineers and DevOps professionals who want to make best use of Linux commands in managing the DevOps infrastructure daily. It is a good handy guide for Linux administrators and system administrators too to get familiar with the use of Linux in Devops and advance their skillset in DevOps. Ê TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting started with Linux 2. Working with Bash 3. Setting up a service 4. Configuring a reverse proxy with Nginx 5. Deploying your application using Docker 6. Automating your Infrastructure as Code 7. Creating your infrastructure using cloud services 8. Working with Terraform 9. Working with Git 10. Continuous integration and Continuous Delivery using Jenkins 11. Deploying and scaling your application using Kubernetes 12. Logs with open source Tools




Python for Geeks


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Take your Python skills to the next level to develop scalable, real-world applications for local as well as cloud deployment Key FeaturesAll code examples have been tested with Python 3.7 and Python 3.8 and are expected to work with any future 3.x releaseLearn how to build modular and object-oriented applications in PythonDiscover how to use advanced Python techniques for the cloud and clustersBook Description Python is a multipurpose language that can be used for multiple use cases. Python for Geeks will teach you how to advance in your career with the help of expert tips and tricks. You'll start by exploring the different ways of using Python optimally, both from the design and implementation point of view. Next, you'll understand the life cycle of a large-scale Python project. As you advance, you'll focus on different ways of creating an elegant design by modularizing a Python project and learn best practices and design patterns for using Python. You'll also discover how to scale out Python beyond a single thread and how to implement multiprocessing and multithreading in Python. In addition to this, you'll understand how you can not only use Python to deploy on a single machine but also use clusters in private as well as in public cloud computing environments. You'll then explore data processing techniques, focus on reusable, scalable data pipelines, and learn how to use these advanced techniques for network automation, serverless functions, and machine learning. Finally, you'll focus on strategizing web development design using the techniques and best practices covered in the book. By the end of this Python book, you'll be able to do some serious Python programming for large-scale complex projects. What you will learnUnderstand how to design and manage complex Python projectsStrategize test-driven development (TDD) in PythonExplore multithreading and multiprogramming in PythonUse Python for data processing with Apache Spark and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Deploy serverless programs on public clouds such as GCPUse Python to build web applications and application programming interfacesApply Python for network automation and serverless functionsGet to grips with Python for data analysis and machine learningWho this book is for This book is for intermediate-level Python developers in any field who are looking to build their skills to develop and manage large-scale complex projects. Developers who want to create reusable modules and Python libraries and cloud developers building applications for cloud deployment will also find this book useful. Prior experience with Python will help you get the most out of this book.




Hands-On Enterprise Application Development with Python


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Architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications for enterprises with Python Key FeaturesExplore various Python design patterns used for enterprise software developmentApply best practices for testing and performance optimization to build stable applicationsLearn about different attacking strategies used on enterprise applications and how to avoid themBook Description Dynamically typed languages like Python are continuously improving. With the addition of exciting new features and a wide selection of modern libraries and frameworks, Python has emerged as an ideal language for developing enterprise applications. Hands-On Enterprise Application Development with Python will show you how to build effective applications that are stable, secure, and easily scalable. The book is a detailed guide to building an end-to-end enterprise-grade application in Python. You will learn how to effectively implement Python features and design patterns that will positively impact your application lifecycle. The book also covers advanced concurrency techniques that will help you build a RESTful application with an optimized frontend. Given that security and stability are the foundation for an enterprise application, you’ll be trained on effective testing, performance analysis, and security practices, and understand how to embed them in your codebase during the initial phase. You’ll also be guided in how to move on from a monolithic architecture to one that is service oriented, leveraging microservices and serverless deployment techniques. By the end of the book, you will have become proficient at building efficient enterprise applications in Python. What you will learnUnderstand the purpose of design patterns and their impact on application lifecycleBuild applications that can handle large amounts of data-intensive operationsUncover advanced concurrency techniques and discover how to handle a large number of requests in productionOptimize frontends to improve the client-side experience of your applicationEffective testing and performance profiling techniques to detect issues in applications early in the development cycleBuild applications with a focus on securityImplement large applications as microservices to improve scalabilityWho this book is for If you’re a developer who wants to build enterprise-grade applications, this book is for you. Basic to intermediate-level of programming experience with Python and database systems is required to understand the concepts covered in this book.




Hands-On Software Engineering with Python


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Explore various verticals in software engineering through high-end systems using Python Key FeaturesMaster the tools and techniques used in software engineeringEvaluates available database options and selects one for the final Central Office system-componentsExperience the iterations software go through and craft enterprise-grade systemsBook Description Software Engineering is about more than just writing code—it includes a host of soft skills that apply to almost any development effort, no matter what the language, development methodology, or scope of the project. Being a senior developer all but requires awareness of how those skills, along with their expected technical counterparts, mesh together through a project's life cycle. This book walks you through that discovery by going over the entire life cycle of a multi-tier system and its related software projects. You'll see what happens before any development takes place, and what impact the decisions and designs made at each step have on the development process. The development of the entire project, over the course of several iterations based on real-world Agile iterations, will be executed, sometimes starting from nothing, in one of the fastest growing languages in the world—Python. Application of practices in Python will be laid out, along with a number of Python-specific capabilities that are often overlooked. Finally, the book will implement a high-performance computing solution, from first principles through complete foundation. What you will learnUnderstand what happens over the course of a system's life (SDLC)Establish what to expect from the pre-development life cycle stepsFind out how the development-specific phases of the SDLC affect developmentUncover what a real-world development process might be like, in an Agile wayFind out how to do more than just write the codeIdentify the existence of project-independent best practices and how to use themFind out how to design and implement a high-performance computing processWho this book is for Hands-On Software Engineering with Python is for you if you are a developer having basic understanding of programming and its paradigms and want to skill up as a senior programmer. It is assumed that you have basic Python knowledge.




Hands-on JavaScript for Python Developers


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Build robust full-stack web applications using two of the world's most popular programming languages Python and JavaScript Key FeaturesDiscover similarities and differences between JavaScript and Python coding conventionsExplore frontend web concepts, UI/UX techniques, and JavaScript frameworks to enhance your web development skillsPut your JS knowledge into practice by developing a full-stack web app with React and ExpressBook Description Knowledge of Python is a great foundation for learning other languages. This book will help you advance in your software engineering career by leveraging your Python programming skills to learn JavaScript and apply its unique features not only for frontend web development but also for streamlining work on the backend. Starting with the basics of JavaScript, you'll cover its syntax, its use in the browser, and its frameworks and libraries. From working with user interactions and ingesting data from APIs through to creating APIs with Node.js, this book will help you get up and running with JavaScript using hands-on exercises, code snippets, and detailed descriptions of JavaScript implementation and benefits. To understand the use of JavaScript in the backend, you'll explore Node.js and discover how it communicates with databases. As you advance, you'll get to grips with creating your own RESTful APIs and connecting the frontend and backend for holistic full-stack development knowledge. By the end of this Python JavaScript book, you'll have the knowledge you need to write full-fledged web applications from start to finish. You'll have also gained hands-on experience of working through several projects, which will help you advance in your career as a JavaScript developer. What you will learnDiscover the differences between Python and JavaScript at both the syntactical and semantical levelBecome well versed in implementing JavaScript in the frontend as well as the backendUnderstand the separation of concerns while using Python programming for server-side developmentGet to grips with frontend web development tasks, including UI/UX design, form validation, animations, and much moreCreate modern interaction interfaces for your Python web applicationExplore modern web technologies and libraries for building full-stack applicationsWho this book is for This book is for experienced Python programmers who are looking to expand their knowledge of frontend and backend web development with JavaScript. An understanding of data types, functions, and scope is necessary to get to grips with the concepts covered in the book. Familiarity with HTML and CSS, Document Object Model (DOM), and Flask or Django will help you to learn JavaScript easily.




Hands-On Python Deep Learning for the Web


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Use the power of deep learning with Python to build and deploy intelligent web applications Key FeaturesCreate next-generation intelligent web applications using Python libraries such as Flask and DjangoImplement deep learning algorithms and techniques for performing smart web automationIntegrate neural network architectures to create powerful full-stack web applicationsBook Description When used effectively, deep learning techniques can help you develop intelligent web apps. In this book, you'll cover the latest tools and technological practices that are being used to implement deep learning in web development using Python. Starting with the fundamentals of machine learning, you'll focus on DL and the basics of neural networks, including common variants such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs). You'll learn how to integrate them into websites with the frontends of different standard web tech stacks. The book then helps you gain practical experience of developing a deep learning-enabled web app using Python libraries such as Django and Flask by creating RESTful APIs for custom models. Later, you'll explore how to set up a cloud environment for deep learning-based web deployments on Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Next, you'll learn how to use Microsoft's intelligent Emotion API, which can detect a person's emotions through a picture of their face. You'll also get to grips with deploying real-world websites, in addition to learning how to secure websites using reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare. Finally, you'll use NLP to integrate a voice UX through Dialogflow on your web pages. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to deploy intelligent web apps and websites with the help of effective tools and practices. What you will learnExplore deep learning models and implement them in your browserDesign a smart web-based client using Django and FlaskWork with different Python-based APIs for performing deep learning tasksImplement popular neural network models with TensorFlow.jsDesign and build deep web services on the cloud using deep learningGet familiar with the standard workflow of taking deep learning models into productionWho this book is for This deep learning book is for data scientists, machine learning practitioners, and deep learning engineers who are looking to perform deep learning techniques and methodologies on the web. You will also find this book useful if you’re a web developer who wants to implement smart techniques in the browser to make it more interactive. Working knowledge of the Python programming language and basic machine learning techniques will be beneficial.




Hands-On Reactive Programming with Python


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A comprehensive guide to help you understand the principles of Reactive and asynchronous programming and its benefits Key FeaturesExplore the advantages of Reactive programmingUse concurrency and parallelism in RxPY to build powerful reactive applicationsDeploy and scale your reactive applications using DockerBook Description Reactive programming is central to many concurrent systems, but it’s famous for its steep learning curve, which makes most developers feel like they're hitting a wall. With this book, you will get to grips with reactive programming by steadily exploring various concepts This hands-on guide gets you started with Reactive Programming (RP) in Python. You will learn abouta the principles and benefits of using RP, which can be leveraged to build powerful concurrent applications. As you progress through the chapters, you will be introduced to the paradigm of Functional and Reactive Programming (FaRP), observables and observers, and concurrency and parallelism. The book will then take you through the implementation of an audio transcoding server and introduce you to a library that helps in the writing of FaRP code. You will understand how to use third-party services and dynamically reconfigure an application. By the end of the book, you will also have learned how to deploy and scale your applications with Docker and Traefik and explore the significant potential behind the reactive streams concept, and you'll have got to grips with a comprehensive set of best practices. What you will learnStructure Python code for better readability, testing, and performanceExplore the world of event-based programmingGrasp the use of the most common operators in RxUnderstand reactive extensions beyond simple examplesMaster the art of writing reusable componentsDeploy an application on a cloud platform with Docker and TraefikWho this book is for If you are a Python developer who wants to learn Reactive programming to build powerful concurrent and asynchronous applications, this book is for you. Basic understanding of the Python language is all you need to understand the concepts covered in this book.