Learning Python Design
Patterns
A practical and fast-paced guide exploring
Python design patterns
Gennadiy Zlobin
BIRMINGHAM - MUMBAI
Learning Python Design Patterns
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About the Author
Gennadiy Zlobin works as Lead Software Engineer and Technical Leader in the
Russian music service, Zvooq.ru. His current employer is Zvooq Ltd. He has been
using Python as the primary language for more than 4 years, enjoying its elegance and
power every day. His professional interests include high-load software architectures,
good engineering practices, Android OS, and natural language processing.
Previously, he worked for the company that had the rst search engine in Russia,
called Rambler. He was engaged in airline tickets' meta search service and Rambler's
index page.
I would like to thank my wife, Jane, for her patience and support.
I really appreciate it.
I am also grateful to my parents, Galina and Vitaliy for believing
in me. I love all of you.
