Advanced Python for Biologists 1st Edition

Advanced Python for Biologists is designed for biologists and bioinformaticians who want to expand their programming skills beyond the basics. Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Python for Biologists, this course dives deeper into advanced Python techniques, all demonstrated through practical, biology-focused examples.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use object-oriented programming to model biological systems

• Write more reliable code using Python’s exception handling

• Test your programs with Python’s built-in unit testing tools

• Transform and manipulate data efficiently using list and dictionary comprehensions

• Develop flexible applications with functional programming approaches

• Extend your custom objects and functions through Python’s iteration tools

With a strong focus on solving real-world biological problems, each section of the book includes hands-on exercises, complete with solutions and thorough explanations to reinforce your understanding.