Python vs. Java: Which Should I Learn?
December 4, 2024
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Recommended experience
Beginner level
Some programming experience is recommended, and using a text editor to write code. Familiarity with the terminal is useful.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Some programming experience is recommended, and using a text editor to write code. Familiarity with the terminal is useful.
Apply command line arguments to filter outputs
Create a simple Python command line tool
Use no dependencies to put together a command line tool
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In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to create command line interface tools using Python. You will use standard library modules like sys and subprocess to parse arguments and run external commands. You will also learn how to process raw command output in Python to filter and format results. By the end, you will be able to build basic but practical CLI utilities using only Python to automate tasks and workflows.
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Create a simple Python CLI
Some programming experience is recommended, and using a text editor to write code. Familiarity with the terminal is useful.
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You'll learn by doing through completing tasks in a split-screen environment directly in your browser. On the left side of the screen, you'll complete the task in your workspace. On the right side of the screen, you'll watch an instructor walk you through the project, step-by-step.