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Get started with Python programming: Part 2 - building programs

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  • Learn how to repeat actions in Python using for and while loops, and control loop execution with break and continue.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Repeat actions a set number of times using a for loop.
    • Repeat actions while a condition is True using a while loop.
    • Control loop execution using break and continue.
    • Store and iterate over multiple values using lists.
  • Learn how to organize related data in Python using lists and dictionaries, and choose the right structure for the job.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Store and manage ordered data using lists.
    • Store and organize labeled data using dictionaries.
    • Choose the right collection type for the data you're working with.
  • Learn how to read from and write to files in Python using context managers to keep your code safe and clean.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Open files safely using context managers.
    • Read data from text files.
    • Write and append data to text files.
  • Learn how to write reusable code in Python using functions, parameters, return values, variable scope, and importable modules.

    After completing this module, you're able to:

    • Create functions that accept parameters.
    • Return values from functions.
    • Understand how variable scope affects your code.
    • Split code across importable modules.

Syllabus

  • Repeat actions with loops
    • Introduction
    • Choose between for and while loops
    • Controlling loop execution with break and continue
    • Exercise - Create a guess the number game
    • Module assessment
    • Summary
  • Organize data with collections
    • Introduction
    • Store and manage data with lists
    • Store and organize data with dictionaries
    • Exercise - Create a customer order
    • Module assessment
    • Summary
  • Read and write files
    • Introduction
    • Open files safely with context managers
    • Read data from files
    • Write data to files
    • Exercise - Build a to-do list
    • Module assessment
    • Summary
  • Write reusable code
    • Introduction
    • Create functions with parameters
    • Return values from functions
    • Manage variable scope
    • Create importable modules
    • Exercise - Create a calculator
    • Module assessment
    • Summary

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