Python for beginners. Learn the basics with many examples.

This course teaches developers what they should know when they start with Python. The focus is on topics like calculating, using variables, lists and loops and conditional branching.

These programming fundamentals will not only help you to understand Python but will also be a great introduction to programming languages in general.

Target audience

Developers who especially benefit from this course, are:

• enthusiasts who have never programmed before and like to explore the field of programming
• professionals who use Python at work for small tasks and want to use the language more effective
• employees who are looking for a new job in IT and are looking for a Python basics course to start at the beginning

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What can you do after this course?

• you are able to write your own small programs like todo-lists and address books
• you understand better how apps on your laptop and phone are created
• you can make a decision if you like programming and want to explore Python further

Topics

• Course introduction: What is Python? Install Python and a code editor.
• Datatypes and variables: Numbers and strings. Store values in variables. Combine variables and text.
• Lists and loops: Working with lists, tuples and dictionaries and learning their unique features.
• Selection: Conditional branching with the help of if/else clauses.
• Functions: Combine repeating code into functions that can be called from your code.
• Organizing code: Python modules like datetime and random. Create your own modules to keep code organized.
• Files and error handling: Read and write from text files. Protect your programs from crashing with exception handling.

Duration

2,5 hours video time, ~6 hours including practicing exercises.

Level

Absolute Beginner, no prior experience

Requirements

• having an interest in learning how to program
• a Windows, macOS or linux computer

Price

$24,99

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