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.