Python for Excel Users 1st Edition

Python for Excel Users, 1st Edition by Chi-Chun Chou and David Wang (Chapman & Hall) is a practical guide that helps Excel professionals harness Python to streamline analysis, automation, and reporting. Written for analysts, accountants, and business users, this book translates familiar spreadsheet workflows into powerful, reproducible Python solutions.

Key features:
– Step-by-step transition from Excel formulas and macros to Pythonic approaches, minimizing the learning curve.
– Hands-on examples that mirror real-world tasks: data cleaning, pivot-style summaries, automated reporting, and batch processing.
– Integration techniques using popular libraries such as pandas and xlwings to read, manipulate, and write Excel workbooks confidently.
– Performance and scalability tips to handle larger datasets and improve processing time compared with traditional spreadsheets.
– Best practices for maintainable code, version control, and collaboration in team environments.

Accessible yet thorough, Chou and Wang balance conceptual clarity with practical code you can run immediately. Ideal for anyone looking to expand Excel skills into modern data workflows, this edition equips you to boost productivity, reduce error-prone manual tasks, and unlock advanced analytics.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.