Jaime Buelta | Python Automation Cookbook. 100+ new and updated recipes for scalable workflows, MCP integrations, and AI-powere. 3rd Edition (2026) [PDF, EPUB]

You start by building a strong base in Python automation, exploring tested solutions for file handling, web scraping, APIs, testing, and system operations, and learning how to design reliable automation workflows. The cookbook approach enables you to quickly apply solutions to real problems while building a deeper understanding through hands-on practice.

This third edition expands the scope of automation by introducing AI-powered capabilities. You learn how to call AI models within your scripts, use and implement the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for system integration, and design intelligent agents that automate decision-making processes. New chapters provide real-world examples of AI agents in business automation, helping you move beyond scripts to adaptive systems. This book combines practical knowledge with modern techniques to ensure you stay current with evolving automation practices.

By the end of this book, you will be able to design, build, and extend Python automation workflows, including AI-driven solutions, to handle complex real-world tasks with confidence.

What you will learn
Automate file, system, and network tasks using Python
Build robust scripts for web scraping and API integration
Design scalable automation workflows for real use cases
Integrate AI models into automation pipelines
Implement MCP for system-level automation integration
Develop intelligent agents for business automation
Apply testing and debugging techniques for automation
Create real-world AI-driven automation solutions
Who this book is for
Python developers, automation engineers, DevOps professionals, and system administrators who want to streamline workflows and integrate modern AI capabilities into automation. A basic understanding of Python programming is recommended.

Table of Contents
Let's Begin Our Automation Journey
Automating Tasks Made Easy
Building Your First Web Scraping Application
Searching and Reading Local Files
Generating Fantastic Reports
Fun with Spreadsheets
Cleaning and Processing Data
Developing Stunning Graphs
Dealing with Communication Channels
Why Not Automate Your Marketing Campaign?
Calling AI Models
Adding Tools to GenAI
Building AI Agents for Business Automation
Real-World AI Example
Automatic Testing Routines
Debugging Techniques