PCAP: Modules, Packages, and Exception Handling

Overview

To round out your exploration of advanced Python skills, you'll import modules, work with built-in modules, and create custom modules and packages. You'll also work with built-in and custom exceptions so your code handles problems gracefully. This is the third and final course in a multi-course Specialization. All of the courses in this Specialization require that you use the provided virtual machine, which includes an installation of Python. The course setup instructions provided in the first course go into more detail about the hardware and software requirements.

Syllabus

Working with Modules and Packages

Beyond the standard environment that Python® provides are many modules, both built in and external, that can add a great deal of functionality to your program. You can even create your own.

Handling Exceptions

Dealing with exceptions in Python® is a bit like life. With some foresight and careful planning, you can prevent some kinds of problems from happening. But other kinds of problems can't be prevented, and you must deal with them as they arise.