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Get Started with Python Programming: Part 1 - Fundamentals

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  • Get started with Python programming. Learn to display output, accept user input, and manipulate strings to build your first Python program.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Display output using the print() function.
    • Accept user input with the input() function.
    • Manipulate strings using common string operations.
  • Learn how to store and manipulate data in Python. Explore variables, dynamic typing, numeric operations, and type conversion.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Store and update values using variables.
    • Perform arithmetic operations with numbers.
    • Convert between data types using built-in functions.
  • Set up a professional Python development environment. Learn to install Python and VS Code, manage packages with pip, and write code with GitHub Copilot.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Install Python and Visual Studio Code on your machine.
    • Create and manage virtual environments and install packages with pip.
    • Create and run a Python application in VS Code.
    • Use GitHub Copilot for in-editor code suggestions and fixes.
  • Learn how to control the flow of your Python programs using Booleans, comparison operators, conditional logic, and logical operators.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Evaluate conditions using Boolean values and comparison operators.
    • Control code flow using if, elif, and else statements.
    • Build complex conditions using logical operators (and, or, not).

Syllabus

  • Write your first Python code
    • Introduction
    • Display output with print
    • Accept user input
    • Manipulate strings
    • Exercise - Create a personalized greeting
    • Module assessment
    • Summary
  • Work with data in Python
    • Introduction
    • Understand variables and dynamic typing
    • Perform operations with numbers
    • Convert between data types
    • Exercise - Calculate a student's GPA
    • Module assessment
    • Summary
  • Install and configure Visual Studio Code
    • Introduction
    • Install Python and VS Code
    • Understand environments and packages
    • Create and run a Python application
    • Write code with GitHub Copilot
    • Exercise - Create and run a Python application
    • Module assessment
    • Summary
  • Add decision-making to your code
    • Introduction
    • Evaluate conditions with Booleans and comparison operators
    • Control code flow with conditional logic (if, elif, else)
    • Create complex conditions with logical operators (and, or, not)
    • Exercise - Create a rock, paper, scissors game
    • Module assessment
    • Summary

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