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Use the Standard Library

Packt via Coursera

Overview

Unlock the full potential of Python through its powerful Standard Library. This course takes you on a comprehensive journey, helping you understand how to leverage Python's built-in tools and modules to make your programming more efficient and effective. You'll dive into modules like os, datetime, math, sys, and random, exploring essential functions, and learning how to manage files, dates, times, and more in Python. You will start by gaining an overview of the Standard Library and how to import modules, followed by detailed lessons on practical modules that are commonly used in everyday programming. The course covers hands-on topics such as manipulating file paths with os.path, working with date and time in datetime, and handling system-level functionality through sys. Additionally, you’ll also explore the random module for generating random numbers, and how to make the most out of Python’s built-in utilities. This course is perfect for intermediate programmers who want to deepen their Python skills. It is designed for those who are familiar with Python basics and want to learn more about its built-in tools and libraries. The course is beginner-friendly but requires basic Python knowledge to get started. By the end of the course, you will be able to import and utilize various Python Standard Library modules effectively, work with file paths and system environments, perform date and time calculations, and generate random data for your applications.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to the Python Standard Library
    • In this module, we will introduce the Python Standard Library, exploring the essential tools it provides for efficient programming. You will learn how to import and utilize various modules from the Standard Library to enhance your Python coding experience. This section sets the foundation for diving deeper into specific Python modules and their functionalities.
  • Working with Python Standard Library Modules
    • In this module, we will dive into the practical use of key Python Standard Library modules such as os, datetime, math, sys, and random. You’ll learn how to manipulate files, perform date arithmetic, manage runtime environments, and generate random values. By the end of this section, you’ll be equipped with essential tools for Python development.

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