A truly excellent learning experience. The flow was logical and the examples were super helpful.
Python Programming: Learn to Code with Practical Applications
Master Python 3 fundamentals and build a solid foundation in modern programming through comprehensive written lessons and logic-based exercises.
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Course contents
6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h
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Foundations & Environment
Set up a professional development environment and understand basic programming building blocks.
- What is Python?
Understand Python's role in modern tech and foundational programming definitions.5 min - Setting Up Your Workspace
Install Python and a code editor to prepare for development.7 min - Virtual Environments
Create and manage isolated environments using venv for project stability.7 min - Variables and Basic Types
Work with integers, floats, strings, and booleans to store data.6 min - Basic Logic and Operators
Use arithmetic and logical operators to manipulate data.6 min
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Control Flow & Data Structures
Learn how to manage the flow of a program and organize complex data.
- Conditional Logic
Use if, elif, and else statements to make decisions in code.6 min - Lists and Tuples
Store and access ordered collections of data.6 min - Dictionaries and Sets
Manage key-value pairs and unique collections for efficient lookup.6 min - For Loops
Iterate over collections to perform repetitive tasks.6 min - While Loops
Execute code blocks as long as a specific condition is met.6 min
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Functions & Professional Standards
Write reusable code and adopt industry-standard practices for clarity.
- Defining Functions
Create reusable blocks of code using def and return.6 min - Scope and Arguments
Understand how data passes into functions and where variables live.6 min - Type Hints for Robust Code
Use modern Python type annotations to prevent bugs and improve readability.5 min - Error Handling
Use try/except blocks to manage exceptions gracefully.6 min - Writing Clean Code (PEP 8)
Apply industry-standard formatting and naming conventions.6 min
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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Organize and scale projects using classes and modern data structures.
- Classes and Objects
Model real-world entities using attributes and methods.6 min - Methods and 'self'
Define behavior within classes and understand instance context.6 min - Inheritance
Scale projects by creating specialized classes from base classes.6 min - Encapsulation
Protect internal data and provide clean interfaces for objects.6 min - Modern Dataclasses
Use the dataclasses module to simplify data-heavy class definitions.6 min
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Modules, Dependencies & Testing
Extend Python's functionality and ensure code reliability.
- The Standard Library
Leverage built-in modules like math, datetime, and os.6 min - Managing Dependencies with pip
Install and track external packages using requirements files.6 min - Intro to Automated Testing
Understand why testing is crucial for professional software.5 min - Testing with pytest
Write and run unit tests to verify function behavior.7 min - Refactoring for Reliability
Improve existing code while keeping tests passing.6 min
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Practical Applications
Apply all learned concepts to build functional scripts and applications.
- Working with Files
Read from and write to text files using Python.6 min - Project Structure
Organize multiple files and folders into a professional project.6 min - Command Line Arguments
Build scripts that accept input directly from the terminal.6 min - Building a Task Manager Script
Combine logic, OOP, and file I/O into a functional application.8 min - Course Wrap-up
Review key concepts and plan your next steps in Python.4 min
Personal Inventory System
Develop a professional-grade command-line application to manage a collection of items (e.g., books, tools, or tasks). The project must use a virtual environment, include type hints, utilize a dataclass for items, and feature automated tests.
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Reviews (6)
It's a good course if you have some prior knowledge. For absolute beginners, some concepts might be a bit challenging. The structure is logical, though.
It's a solid course. The structure is logical and most of the examples were helpful. Could use a few more real-world scenarios though.
Really enjoyed the flow of this. The practical applications discussed were spot on. Great course!
This was a good introduction. The structure is logical, and it covers the basics effectively. Might be too introductory for advanced learners.
This was a brilliant way to learn! The structure was logical, the pace was spot on, and the examples were super helpful. Highly recommend!
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