| This means that if you start reading this manual from the start, and skip to the |
| next chapter when you get bored, you will get a reasonable overview of the |
| available modules and application areas that are supported by the Python |
| library. Of course, you don't *have* to read it like a novel --- you can also |
| browse the table of contents (in front of the manual), or look for a specific |
| function, module or term in the index (in the back). And finally, if you enjoy |
| learning about random subjects, you choose a random page number (see module |
| :mod:`random`) and read a section or two. Regardless of the order in which you |
t | read the sections of this manual, it helps to start with chapter |
t | read the sections of this manual, it helps to start with chapter :ref:`builtin`, |
| :ref:`builtin`, "Built-in Types, Exceptions and Functions," as the remainder of |
| the manual assumes familiarity with this material. |
| as the remainder of the manual assumes familiarity with this material. |
| |
| Let the show begin! |
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