Название: Fortran with Python: Integrating legacy systems with Python
Автор: Hayden Van Der Post, Vincent Bisette
Издательство: Reactive Publishing
Год: 2024
Страниц: 295
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub, mobi
Размер: 10.1 MB

"Fortran with Python: Integrating Legacy Systems with Python" is a groundbreaking guide that bridges the gap between the robust, time-tested capabilities of Fortran and the modern, versatile power of Python. This book is a must-have for developers, engineers, and IT professionals seeking to revitalize and extend the life of their legacy Fortran systems through integration with Python's dynamic programming environment.

Dive into a comprehensive exploration that begins with the fundamentals of Fortran and Python, highlighting their distinct advantages and how they can complement each other. Whether you're a seasoned programmer in one language looking to learn the other, or you're new to both, this book offers a clear path forward, demystifying the integration process.

"Fortran with Python" provides practical, step-by-step instructions for leveraging Python's libraries and tools to enhance Fortran's computational efficiency, manage data more effectively, and introduce GUIs to legacy applications. Readers will learn how to call Fortran code from Python and vice versa, enabling the best of both worlds: the unparalleled computational power and speed of Fortran and the simplicity and flexibility of Python.

Featuring real-world examples, case studies, and best practices, this book offers insights into modernizing workflows, from automating data processing to developing more intuitive interfaces for complex systems. It also covers the challenges of integration, offering solutions to common issues and advice on maintaining performance and compatibility.

Whether you're aiming to extend the functionality of existing Fortran applications, seeking to improve development efficiency, or exploring ways to implement scientific computing tasks more creatively, "Fortran with Python: Integrating Legacy Systems with Python" is your comprehensive guide to harnessing the synergy between these two powerful programming languages.