Reportlab: PDF Processing with Python

A project in Ankeny, IA by Mike Driscoll
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Learn how to create PDFs using the popular Python programming language and the ReportLab toolkit
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Average Pledge Per Backer: $13

Funded: $5,444 of $2,500
Dates: Jan 29th -> Feb 28th (30 days)
Project By: Mike Driscoll
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Latest News

4 Days Left

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, There's only 4 days left in the campaign and frankly I think we are doing quite well. I have almost finished chapter 8, which is about part of ReportLab's Graphics library and also contains a lot of information about charts and plots. I have... (Read More)

One Week Left

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, There's only one week left in the ReportLab Book's Kickstarter campaign. I think we're doing really well! I hope you have shared the book's campaign information with your local Python groups or other people you think would be interested. As for... (Read More)

Line Numbers or Not?

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I was thinking about this over the weekend. In all my previous books, I left line numbering off for the code examples in my books. For the ReportLab book, I left it on. The reason I usually leave it off is that it makes copying and pasting the... (Read More)

ReportLab Book Code Examples

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that I am trying to put all the complete code examples from the ReportLab book up on Github to make following along with the book easier. You can check out the code... (Read More)

ReportLab Chapter Sample

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I thought it would be fun to create a sample of the book so you can get an idea of what the book will be like. So I created a PDF that contains the first 3 chapters of the book for you. Download SampleNote that the format of this sample is not... (Read More)

ReportLab book cover background

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I really like coming up with fun covers for my books. I also like to find new artists for each book so that they all end up looking unique. I do plan to re-use one or two artists at some point though. Anyway, for the ReportLab book I happened to... (Read More)

Paperback copy update

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, After hearing from multiple people that my international shipping might be too much, I have decided to take the risk of closing that reward off and adding a new paperback perk that has cheaper shipping. I never make very much on the paperback... (Read More)

How you can help

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I've been spending some time outlining upcoming chapters and, of course, writing said chapters. I believe that the chapter on ReportLab's Paragraphs is coming along nicely, for example. And I hope to have it finished early this week.  But... (Read More)

ReportLab Book Stretch Goals + TOC

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, After collating the various ideas that people have been giving me during the campaign, I have decided to firm up my table of contents. I had already planned to cover 80-90% or more of what was in ReportLab's user guide, but in more depth, as I... (Read More)

ReportLab Book is Funded!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I just wanted to thank everyone for pledging their support to my latest writing effort. I think you will find that my newest book will be well worth the wait. I am striving to make sure I have lots of information in my chapters with many good... (Read More)

70% in the First Day!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Wow! You guys and gals are amazing! We made it to all the way to 70% of my Kickstarter's goal. That's awesome. I can't thank you enough. I just finished up another chapter of the book and am currently at 60 pages of content. My backers have... (Read More)

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