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Python Programming Essentials

Scott Rixner
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Instructors: Scott Rixner

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(3,479 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 8 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module will expose you to Python so that you can run your first simple programs. You will use Python to compute the results of arithmetic expressions, as you would when using a calculator.

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9 videos4 readings1 assignment

This module will teach you how to define and call functions. Functions allow you to write code once that you can execute repeatedly with different inputs.

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6 videos2 readings1 assignment

This module will teach you how to use logic and conditionals to change the behavior of the program based upon values within the program.

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7 videos3 readings1 assignment

This module will introduce you to the concept of modules. Python modules allow code to be divided up into different files and reused in different programs. Python provides many modules that you can use within your programs.

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6 videos6 readings2 app items

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