Python Automation For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) - Softcover

Simpson, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 139437142X ISBN 13: 9781394371426

Publisher: For Dummies, 2025

Synopsis

Streamline Your Workflow and Boost Productivity with Python Automation

In today's workplaces, there's a high demand for know-how on the Python programming language, especially for writing time-saving scripts that can simplify routine work tasks. Python Automation For Dummies delivers, with simple explanations of how you can use Python to automatically wrangle data files, manage media files, create shortcuts, find and organize web data, and even analyze social media for trends. With this easy-to-follow Dummies guide, you can upskill, expand your productivity, and speed up the process of generating data-driven insights. You'll even learn to enhance your Python automations with AI, for workflows that are faster and smarter.

• Review the basics of Python coding and follow steps for automating all sorts of tasks
• Manage large file sets, organize and analyze data, and speed up research processes
• Automate scheduling and other time-consuming tasks―and optimize work with AI
• Free up time and resources by automating routine work, so you can foucs on more important issues

This is a great Dummies resource for Python developers interested in applying the popular coding language to make workflows more efficient.

About this title

About the Author

Alan Simpson is a veteran technology writer and educator with extensive experience covering topics from programming languages to the Windows operating system. He’s the author of Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition, and a co-author of Python All-in-One For Dummies.

From the Back Cover

Boost your productivity with Python® automations

Interested in streamlining your workflow, increasing your productivity, and saving time? In this book, veteran tech educator and author Alan Simpson walks you through the steps to use Python to wrangle your data, manage your files, create shortcuts, locate and organize information, and interact with artificial intelligence. This easy-to-follow guide will expand your productivity toolkit, demonstrating how to use accessible Python code to make your life and job easier.

Inside …

• Review Python basics
• Manage your files
• Organize your data
• Speed up research
• Automate your schedule
• Optimize your work
• Avoid routine work
• Focus on important tasks

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 139437142X
• ISBN 13: 9781394371426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368