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Learn to Code in Python

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Learn the basics of the Python programming language, and why it's one of the most popular programming languages out there. You'll get hands-on practice with all the core concepts, and learn how to apply them to real-world problems. You don't need any prior programming experience to be able to complete this course, it's intended for complete beginners.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
    • Learn about the Python programming language and why it's so ubiquitous
  • Variables
    • Learn how variables are declared and used in Python
  • Functions
    • Learn how to declare and call functions
  • Scope
    • Learn how Python scopes variables in different contexts
  • Testing and Debugging
    • Learn how unit tests and good debugging practices will help you write better code
  • Computing
    • Learn the basics of how computers work internally
  • Comparisons
    • Learn how to compare different values and make logical decisions in a program
  • Loops
    • Master the art of reusing code
  • Lists
    • Learn the most basic and powerful data structure in all of coding
  • Dictionaries
    • Learn about Python's built-in support for complex structures
  • Sets
    • Master another basic data structure of the Python language
  • Errors
    • Learn how to deal with unexpected data and inputs in a Python program
  • Challenges
    • Put your skills to work by squashing some challenging problems
  • Quiz
    • Quiz yourself on some of the important-to-know facts about the Python language

Taught by

Lane Wagner, Matt, Dan, Allan, and Hunter

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  • Abdelbassit
    The Python course was very clear and well explained. Step by step, I learned the basics of programming, how to read and write code, and how to solve simple problems. The examples helped me understand better, and now I feel more confident using Python.
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