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Unleash the power of automation by mastering network programming fundamentals using Python and Go best practices

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Key Features

• Understand the fundamentals of network programming and automation
• Learn tips and tricks to transition from traditional networking to automated networks
• Solve everyday problems with automation frameworks in Python and Go

Book Description

Network programming and automation, unlike traditional networking, is a modern-day skill that helps in configuring, managing, and operating networks and network devices. This book will guide you with important information, helping you set up and start working with network programming and automation.

With Network Programming and Automation Essentials, you’ll learn the basics of networking in brief. You’ll explore the network programming and automation ecosystem, learn about the leading programmable interfaces, and go through the protocols, tools, techniques, and technologies associated with network programming. You’ll also master network automation using Python and Go with hands-on labs and real network emulation in this comprehensive guide.

By the end of this book, you’ll be well equipped to program and automate networks efficiently.

What you will learn

• Understand the foundation of network programming
• Explore software-defined networks and related families
• Recognize the differences between Go and Python through comparison
• Leverage the best practices of Go and Python
• Create your own network automation testing framework using network emulation
• Acquire skills in using automation frameworks and strategies for automation

Who this book is for

This book is for network architects, network engineers, and software professionals looking to integrate programming into networks. Network engineers following traditional techniques can use this book to transition into modern-day network automation and programming. Familiarity with networking concepts is a prerequisite.

Table of Contents

1. Network Basics for Development
2. Programmable Networks
3. Accessing the Network
4. Working with Network Configurations and Definitions
5. Dos and Don’ts for Network Programming
6. Using Go and Python for Network Programming
7. Error Handling and Logging
8. Scaling Your Code
9. Network Code Testing Framework
10. Hands-On and Going Forward

Claus Töpke is a product developer and founder of Telcomanager. He has worked with large network service providers, such as Telstra, NBN Australia, NZ Telecom, AWS Australia, AWS US, and Embratel. He has also worked in conjunction with large network technology corporations, such as Nokia, Amazon, Juniper, and Cisco. He has been able to experience different job titles, passing through fields such as network engineering, network performance, product development, and software engineering. His experience with network automation has led to the construction of several products and systems for different companies. He also worked on network performance for his master’s thesis and wrote a book about service providers.