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Learning Python

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This course gives you everything you need to start programming in Python, from building your first program up through working with files, data and the internet.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Learning Python
  • Before you get started
1. Getting Started
  • Using the course resources
  • Installing Python on your computer
  • CoderPad Challenges
2. Basics of Python
  • Building "Hello World"
  • Variables and simple data types
  • Sequence data types
  • Dictionary data types
  • Conditional decisions
  • Loops
  • Defining functions
  • Solution: Number counter
3. Beyond the Basics
  • Built-in functions
  • Solution: Find the longest string
  • Classes and objects
  • Importing and using modules
  • Using exceptions
  • Solution: Palindromes
4. Welcome to Part 2
  • Applying what you've learned
5. Using Dates and Times
  • The date, time, and datetime classes
  • Formatting time output
  • Using timedelta objects
  • Working with calendars
  • Solution: Dates and times
6. Working with Files
  • Writing files
  • Reading files
  • Working with the operating system
  • Using the filesystem
  • Solution: Files
7. Working with the Internet
  • Retrieving internet data
  • Working with JSON data
  • Manipulating XML
Conclusion
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Joe Marini

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