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Course Description
Are you eager to dive into the world of programming but don't know where to start? This course is for you, designed specifically for beginners with zero prior experience in programming.
Core Python Fundamentals for Developers
Python is a versatile and powerful language, perfect for software development. This course introduces you to key concepts, from creating code comments to discovering Python's built-in data types, including floats, strings, integers, and boolean values. You'll learn how to store information in variables using various data structures, including lists, dictionaries, sets, and tuples.Control Flow and Iteration
You'll progress to comparison operators, using them to develop a customized workflow that conditionally executes code depending on whether specific conditions are met. The course wraps up by introducing for and while loops, which are essential for iterating over data and executing tasks!Feels like what you want to learn?
Start Course for FreeWhat you'll learn
- Define core Python syntax elements for variables, operators, comments, and basic input/output
- Distinguish between fundamental data types (numeric, Boolean, string) and compound data structures (list, dictionary, set, tuple)
- Evaluate control-flow and looping constructs to assess whether given Python code will execute the intended logic and output.
- Identify common reasons developers choose Python and the typical application domains in which it is used
- Recognize appropriate methods to access, update, and manage values within strings and data structures
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course
Curriculum
Course outline
1
Introduction to Python
Discover the wonders of Python - why it is popular and how to use it. No prior knowledge required!
2
Working with Data Types
Learn how and when to use Python's built-in data structures, including lists, dictionaries, sets, and tuples!
3
Control flow and loops
Enable customized workflows with conditional statements and operators, and for and while loops.
Introduction to Python for Developers
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