Overview
You will learn the absolute basics of how programs run, and why Python is a great language., You will learn how to use Visual Studio Code to write and manage code like a pro!, You will be discovering the different data types Python has to offer, and how to use them., You will learn how to use control flow, to allow 'decision making' to happen in your code., You will learn how to use loops to allow for iteration over data, and improve code efficiency., You will learn how to write functions to allow for reusable blocks of code to be used elsewhere in your code., You will learn how to deal with errors correctly, and discover how Python manages errors internally., You will learn how to open, write, read and edit files on your computer with Python., You will learn how to manipulate dates and times with the datetime module., You will learn how to interact with your operating system with the OS module., You will learn how to deal with randomness with the random module., You will learn how to combine all of the covered components and create professional, well documented Python programs., You will write 2 fully fledged Python programs to a professional standard for use in your portfolio., You will write 3 mini programs to test your Python ability.
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None at all! This course assumes no prior knowledge in programming.
Welcome to the Ultimate Beginner's Python Course!
Are you new to programming? Embark on your Python adventure with a comprehensive course designed exclusively for beginners. Get ready to grasp the essential building blocks that will ignite your Python prowess and set you on the path to success.
What to Expect:
Explore a hands-on, immersive approach to Python learning that's practical and engaging. Dive into the fundamentals of programming, understand why Python is the perfect starting language, and develop a solid foundation in coding. Delve into data storage, manipulation, control flow, loops, functions, file handling, and error management. Harness the power of key Python modules to supercharge your skills. Conclude by crafting impressive portfolio-worthy mini and full-scale programs.
Course Highlights:
25+ coding assignments
20 quizzes to assess your knowledge
3000+ lines of reference code
3 interactive 'stop and code' sessions for problem-solving
Real-world 'job-interview' style questions
Continuous coding exercises through video 'pause and code' moments
Why Choose This Course?
This tailor-made course caters to absolute beginners, focusing on mastering the basics. You'll gain a strong foundation, priming you for college, school, career, or just coding for fun! With over 5 years of lecturing experience and 3000+ hours of online tutoring, I have distilled the best methods and techniques for success.
Course Syllabus:
- Discover why Python is the ideal first language and its unique differentiators
- Seamlessly install Python and run your inaugural program
- Optimize your coding experience with Visual Studio Code
- Choose between console work and Python scripting
- Grasp variables: strings, floats, integers, and booleans
- Navigate control flow and decision-making structures
- Master collections: lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets
- Conquer loops: for loops and while loops
- Embrace functions: both built-in and user-defined
- Tackle errors, preventing them from derailing your code
- Interact with the file system: read, write, and edit files
- Leverage Python's built-in modules for system exploration, time manipulation, and randomness integration
Unlock Your Coding Potential:
Culminate your learning journey by collaboratively constructing three step-by-step programs with a focus on best practices, clean code, and design principles.
1. Encryption & decryption program
2. Word frequency counter
3. Personalized greetings generator
Launch Into the Next Level:
Conclude by crafting two substantial programs, supported by industry-standard, well-documented code. The expert guidance will lead you through planning, developing and testing the following two programs:
1. A Higher & lower guessing game
2. An Interactive maths quiz with adjustable difficulty
Enroll Today and Ignite Your Coding Passion!
James Clare
Hi, I'm James from the U.K.
I'm a software engineer for a scientific organisation, and prior to this I have worked as a freelance engineer building Python programs in automation, machine learning and data science. I have also worked for 5 years as a lecturer in Computer Science and programming, specialising in Python.
I have taught Python to over 300 students in person, and completed over 3000 hours worth of online tutoring to students from all over the world. In my experience as a lecturer and tutor I have been able to compile methods and techniques to really help people understand how to use Python for their first language. I see great benefit in constantly relating lesson content to real life applications, and explaining the theory behind the scenes.
Many of my students now work as Python developers in the industry and I am proud to be the tutor that has helped them on their way.
I hold a Masters in Advanced Computer Science and a Masters in education specialising in Computing.