Master the intricacies of network programming with Python with this comprehensive guide. This second edition targets Python 2.5 through 2.7, providing hands-on experience with fundamental networking concepts like IP, TCP, and DNS, alongside infrastructure components such as memcached and message queues. You'll explore various network server designs and delve into asynchronous event-based solutions. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the HTTP protocol, complete with sample Python code for tasks like screen scraping. It also covers web application programming, including the WSGI standard and modern frameworks like Django. Key learning areas include understanding low-level networking, handling email protocols (SMTP, POP, IMAP), programming web applications, utilizing memcached and message queues, accessing web services, and mastering multitasking with threads and asynchronous communication. This resource is ideal for Python programmers seeking to build robust networked applications, from web developers to system administrators. Product Summary: APress Foundations of Python Network Programming, Networking software, Python compatibility, 368 pages, written by John Goerzen and Brandon Rhodes.