You've long been enamored with the Python language, and have mastered its many nuances. Yet something seems to be missinga productivity boost that you know is possible but you're not sure how to go about it. This was the sentiment of so many developers before discovering Agile programming paradigm, which embraces concepts such as automation, effective code management, and testdriven development.

Foundations of Agile Python Development is the first book to apply these soughtafter principles to Python developers, introducing both the tools and techniques built and supported by the Python community. Authored by Jeff Younker, a wellknown member of Python's agile community who is perhaps best known for his creation of a popular Python testing framework, this book is sure to be a hit among readers who may have reached their limits of knowledge regarding the Python language, yet are seeking to improve their understanding of how sound processes can boost productivity to unparalleled heights. What you'll learn Understand why the Agile movement is increasing productivity and decreasing programmer stress the world aroundUse Eclipse and Subversion to add a whole new level of efficiency to your daily programming activitiesChange your perspective on testing from a necessary evil to a compelling and crucial part of your development processAutomate your build process, eliminating much of the tedium surrounding testing and deployment tasks Who this book is for

Python developers seeking to take advantage of efficient developer tools and techniques to boost productivity.