An excellent starting point for those who do not have much knowledge about computers or programming, but wish to learn more. This course doesn't just teach you how to write simple codes, it also explains how the code works, what is physically going on inside the machine, in very simple language. There are practice exercises too, these can be increased in number.

It's truly a course for absolute beginners who want to learn coding. You are gonna enjoy throughout the course because Mr. chuck is really a fantastic and funny professor. Besides these, the computing videos in the end of every module adds up to the knowledge and inspires to be consistent on what we are learning . The videos of office tours are also beautiful.

This course is amazing! Like 'hello world' is the first code that almost every programmer writes, I recommend everyone to take this course as a first step towards learning Python or starting to code as a whole. Thanks to Dr. Chuck aka Dr. Charles Severance, the professor and University of Michigan for making it fun and not boring or bewildering.

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It's a very simplified form of presentation into the basic of python which has provided me with a outline of python. Being new to this programming language i was hesitation to do an online course which i have never experienced in my until today. This online course was very helpful to me in understanding the basics and also boost spirit in learning courses online.

I would say, if someone had any sort of coding background in any language, they will finish the course in a breeze. And for someone who is new to the computer science or programming, it will be like when i learned my first language, little confusing at first but things eventually seem very easy. The key is to not give up. Try Try till till you get the code right.

Great Course to get started. I thought the material and lecture videos were great. I could pause and type the code to follow along. I could have used a few more assignments to really dial in the basics, but I am sure there will be plenty in the following courses. It was just enough of the basics to give me the bug continue on and explore the possibilities of pyth

This is my first Coursera course and it's really helpful. I had a few programming experience in C/C++ and a little experience in Fortran too, but just get started with Python. Dr. Chuck is a really great teacher. Even for so-called "experienced programmer" like me, this course provides a brand new perspective to learn and get more understanding about programming.

The instructor's approach to explaining programming concepts was great for a true beginner like myself. Strategies for avoiding common errors and frustrations were helpful. I was able to complete the course rather quickly, but I easily could have spent additional time with the text and practicing. Staff responses on the message board were prompt and very helpful.

I enjoyed this class and I was able to keep up with it even though I have a full time job and a family. The lectures were fun and the quizzes and assignments related to the lecture material. Great introductory class that helps you with other good computer skills like downloading apps, navigating in the terminal window, etc. in addition to learning intro Python.

I do not have any background in computer science and this course was easy to follow along and learn the basics. I thoroughly enjoyed Dr.Severance's way of explaining abstract concepts and how we repeatedly go over concepts. The quizzes and assignments were a great way to review ideas in the book while giving us the opportunity to use our newly acquired knowledge.

The way the lectures were mixed with entertaining and informative videos of prominent persons involved with python, and computer science generally, kept me captivated and hungry to move forward constantly. I didn't find any of the material tiring because of the style of presentation although I felt everything was introduced thoroughly.

It was fantastic. Thank you

¡Me encantó este curso! El profesor explica los temas de una manera tan enficiente que es sencillo entender la lógica de Python y las estructuras del código de los ejercicios para resolver los problemas. Además, considero que el contenido de este cursos, a pesar de ser un curso "básico", está tan desarollado que es suficiente para realizar tareas algo complejas.

The course is exceptionally well-crafted for students and professionals who have an inkling of programming, or who want to develop skills into learning Python. The lectures, quizzes and programming exercises are quite conceptual, and Professor Charles makes sure he covers all the basics of everything that is needed to be understood in a program. Truly brilliant.

This course is a great opportunity for those who are interested in start learning programing languages. Materials and lectures are very well structured. During the course you will get familiar with basic programing techniques and concepts. If you are willing to spend some effort and learn the basics of programming this course and Python language is just for you.

Este curso foi perfeito para minha iniciação na linguagem Python. A clareza com que o tutor explica é sensacional. Sempre irei indicar este curso a todos que assim como eu estava perdido neste universo da programação , imaginando ser um bicho de sete cabeças e aí basta assistir estas aulas para compreender que não é tão ruim quanto estes pensamentos. Agradeço !

The teacher's way of explaining is really intuitive, it's really easy to understand and visualize the concepts he teaches us. I had no problems at all during the classes and I could learn everything pretty easily. Only watching the classes is not enough though, practice makes perfect and the best way to remember what was said is practicing even more. Loved it.

The instructor really breaks down the material into understandable chunks. Whereas other professors think they explain the concepts well or in ways that get the point across, Dr. Chuck actually does so. He is thorough too. No detail is left out. It really is a good beginner class to take. I’ve decided I am going to pursue data science thanks to this instructor.

This is the best online course I have taken. I have taken some courses on programming and this one is the best. The teaching and the assignments invoke interest to go on and on. I would like to recommend this to anybody who is starting on coding. Hats off to Professor Chuck and the team for a wonderful course. Thank you, Coursera and the University of Michigan.

overall it is a good course that anyone from any background can learn. It mainly focus on the basic concept of python but it also help us to grasp the root very well. It also has pretty good level problem , the problem makes you think about the question deeper. And the instructor is awesome and he is the kind of guy who can make you fell love without any direct

The hardest course I've ever taken and the one which frustrated me to an extent where I thought I'd end up giving up, but I didn't! Dr. Chuck's teaching is extremely admirable (so is his personality). His teaching made me want to finish the course and learn the material properly. Thank you for the course, Dr. Chuck, you made me believe that anybody can program!

I am a little bit old (over sixty), my Eglish is poor and I am greenhorn in this area, but I am very enthusiastic. The videos, lectures, assignments, tests are very good structured, you can cope with it relatively easily. I am grateful to Mr. Chuck, and I hope I will write my programmes in Phython, thanks this Courses. It is great fun, I recommend to everyone!

As someone who has used Python before, this course was a great refresher and although I am no self-proclaimed expert, I feel I have some experience with the language. That being said, the exercises were just enough of a challenge that I had to really think about what I was doing which was a nice test of knowledge taught within the video lessons. Very well done!

I recommend this course because is very well structure and explained. In addition, Dr. Charles Severance makes Python to look easy to learn. The main difference that I found with other courses I took here in Coursera is that the lectures are truly thought for beginners, with this I mean concepts are secuencial so it is easy to comprehend them and in fact learn.

Wonderful course for true beginners. The course starts out at a very basic level, working its way up at a pace that one should feel perfectly comfortable with. Dr. Chuck has also shared some interesting tidbits (interviews) throughout the course, which I felt were quite informative. His enthusiasm is something that should help you keep going through the course.

I totally recommend this course for those who want to learn Python programming. also, for those who want to learn how to program in general. This course is really easy compared to others that I took before. The teacher is pretty awesome and makes lessons very bearable. If you want to develop your career as a data scientist, it is a good start without any doubt.