Writing CGI Programs in Python

Python has a very extensive, well documented and portable module library that provides a large variety of useful functions. The Internet-related collection is particularly impressive, with modules to deal with everything from parsing and retrieving URL's to retrieving mail from POP servers and everything in between. Main topics include: Why should my next CGI project be in Python? Your First CGI program in Python, Getting some real work done, Defining a useful Display function, Putting the pieces together, and Simple Database Access.