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Python for Beginners: Learn Python Programming (Python 3)
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On-Demand course
3 hours
All levels
Description
Learn Python Programming the Easy Way, Complete with Examples, Quizzes, Exercises and more. Learn Python 2 and Python 3.This course will teach you Python in a practical manner, complete with examples, quizzes, exercises, and more. You will learn when to use Python 2 and Python 3; both versions are covered in the course and you will learn to program in both. You'll learn how to take tedious and repetitious tasks and turn them into programs that will save you time and simplify your life on Linux, UNIX, or MAC systems. You will learn how to prepare your computer for programming in Python; how to work with various data types including strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries, Booleans; how to perform mathematical operations using Python, and more.
What You Will Learn
When to use Python 2 and when to use Python 3.
How to install Python on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How to prepare your computer for programming in Python.
The various ways to run a Python program on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Suggested text editors and Integrated Development Environments to use when coding in Python.
How to work with various data types including strings, lists, tuples, dictionaries, Booleans, and more.
What variables are and when to use them.
How to perform mathematical operations using Python.
How to capture input from a user.
Ways to control the flow of your programs.
The importance of white space in Python.
How to organize your Python programs: learn what goes where.
What modules are, when you should use them, and how to create your own.
How to define and use functions.
Important built-in Python functions that you ll use often.
How to read from and write to files.
The difference between binary and text files.
Various ways of getting help, including finding Python documentation.
Audience
This course targets anyone interested in Python programming, Python scripting, or computer programming in general; those who want to become a highly paid Python developer; and those who want to open up doors in their IT career by learning one of the world's most popular and in-demand programming languages.
Approach
A complete course packed with step-by-step instructions, practice exercises with solutions, and quizzes. This course is clearly divided into small parts to help you understand each part individually and learn at your own pace. Once you've completed this course you'll know how to write programs that will run on the Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems. You can even take what you've learned and apply it to web applications.
Key Features
How to install Python on Windows, Mac, and Linux. * A practical tutorial designed for Python beginners. *
Github Repo
https://github.com/packtpublishing/python-for-beginners-learn-python-programming-python-3-
About the Author
Jason Cannon
Jason Cannon is a professional system administrator, consultant, and author. He started his career as a Unix and Linux System engineer in 1999. Since that time, he has utilized his Linux skills at companies such as Xerox, UPS, Hewlett-Packard, and Amazon.com. Additionally, he has acted as a technical consultant and independent contractor for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Jason has professional experience with CentOS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Ubuntu. He has used several Linux distributions on personal projects including Debian, Slackware, CrunchBang, and others. In addition to Linux, Jason has experience supporting proprietary Unix operating systems including AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris. He enjoys teaching others how to use and exploit the power of the Linux operating system.
Course Outline
1. Course Overview and Downloads
1. Course Overview Course Overview and Downloads: Course Overview |
2. Python Setup
1. Python 2 vs Python 3 Python Setup: Python 2 vs Python 3 |
2. Installing Python on Windows Python Setup: Installing Python on Windows |
3. Installing Python on Mac Python Setup: Installing Python on Mac |
4. Installing Python on Linux Python Setup: Installing Python on Linux |
5. Writing Python Programs Python Setup: Writing Python Programs |
6. Running Python Programs Python Setup: Running Python Programs |
3. Strings and Variables
1. Section Overview Strings and Variables: Section Overview |
2. Variables and Strings Strings and Variables: Variables and Strings |
3. Functions and Printing Strings and Variables: Functions and Printing |
4. String Methods Strings and Variables: String Methods |
5. String Concatenation Strings and Variables: String Concatenation |
6. Formatting Strings Strings and Variables: Formatting Strings |
7. Section Summary Strings and Variables: Section Summary |
8. Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #1 - Video Strings and Variables: Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #1 - Video |
9. Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #2 - Video Strings and Variables: Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #2 - Video |
10. Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #3 - Video Strings and Variables: Solutions to the Practice Exercises - #3 - Video |
4. Numbers and Math
1. Section Overview Numbers and Math: Section Overview |
2. Numbers, Numeric Operations, and Numeric Functions Numbers and Math: Numbers, Numeric Operations, and Numeric Functions |
3. Comments Numbers and Math: Comments |
4. Section Summary Numbers and Math: Section Summary |
5. Booleans and Conditionals
1. Section Overview Booleans and Conditionals: Section Overview |
2. Booleans Booleans and Conditionals: Booleans |
3. Conditionals Booleans and Conditionals: Conditionals |
4. Section Summary Booleans and Conditionals: Section Summary |
6. Functions
1. Section Overview Functions: Section Overview |
2. Functions, Part I Functions: Functions, Part I |
3. Functions, Part II Functions: Functions, Part II |
4. Section Summary Functions: Section Summary |
7. Lists
1. Section Overview Lists: Section Overview |
2. Lists Lists: Lists |
3. Slices Lists: Slices |
4. Exception Handling Lists: Exception Handling |
5. Loops Lists: Loops |
6. Sorting and Ranges Lists: Sorting and Ranges |
7. Section Summary Lists: Section Summary |
8. Dictionaries
1. Section Overview Dictionaries: Section Overview |
2. Dictionaries - Part I Dictionaries: Dictionaries - Part I |
3. Dictionaries - Part II Dictionaries: Dictionaries - Part II |
4. Section Summary Dictionaries: Section Summary |
9. Tuples
1. Section Overview Tuples: Section Overview |
2. Tuples Tuples: Tuples |
3. Section Summary Tuples: Section Summary |
10. Files
1. Section Overview Files: Section Overview |
2. Files, Part I Files: Files, Part I |
3. Files, Part II Files: Files, Part II |
4. Section Summary Files: Section Summary |
11. Modules
1. Section Overview Modules: Section Overview |
2. Modules, Part I Modules: Modules, Part I |
3. Modules, Part II Modules: Modules, Part II |
4. Section Overview Modules: Section Overview |
Course Content
- Python for Beginners: Learn Python Programming (Python 3)
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