Python is a general-purpose, versatile and popular programming language. It's great as a first language because it is concise and easy to read, and it is also a good language to have in any programmer's stack as it can be used for everything from web development to software development and scientific applications.

Syllabus

Python Syntax: In this course, learn about the syntax of the Python programming language!

Lesson: Python Syntax
Project: Tip Calculator
Quiz: Python Syntax
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Strings and Console Output: This course will introduce you to strings and console output in Python.

Lesson: Strings & Console Output
Lesson: Date and Time
Project: Python Mad Libs
Quiz: Strings and Console Output

Conditionals and Control Flow: Learn how to use conditionals and control flow to create programs that generate different outcomes.

Lesson: Conditionals & Control Flow
Lesson: PygLatin
Project: Area Calculator
Quiz: Conditionals and Control Flow

Functions: Learn how to create and use functions in Python!

Lesson: Functions
Lesson: Taking a Vacation
Project: Number Guess
Quiz: Functions

Lists & Dictionaries: In this course, you will learn about the data structures lists and dictionaries.

Lesson: Python Lists and Dictionaries
Lesson: A Day at the Supermarket
Project: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Quiz: Lists and Dictionaries

Student Becomes the Teacher: Use what you've learned so far to manage your own class.

Lesson: Student Becomes the Teacher

Lists and Functions: Now that you've learned about lists, let's turbo-charge them with functions.

Lesson: Lists and Functions
Lesson: Battleship!
Quiz: Lists and Functions

Loops: Learn about 'while' and 'for' loops in Python.

Lesson: Loops
Lesson: Practice Makes Perfect
Project: Command Line Calendar
Quiz: Loops

Exam Statistics: In this project, we'll write a program to compute test scores.

Lesson: Exam Statistics

Advanced Topics in Python: Learn some of the more complex aspects of Python, including data structures, list comprehensions, list slicing, and lambda expressions.

Lesson: Advanced Topics in Python
Lesson: Introduction to Bitwise Operators
Project: RGB-HEX Converter