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About the Course

This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Python programming! We'll learn about the essential elements of programming and how to construct basic Python programs. We will cover expressions, variables, functions, logic, and conditionals, which are foundational concepts in computer programming. We will also teach you how to use Python modules, which enable you to benefit from the vast array of functionality that is already a part of the Python language. These concepts and skills will help you to begin to think like a computer programmer and to understand how to go about writing Python programs. By the end of the course, you will be able to write short Python programs that are able to accomplish real, practical tasks. This course is the foundation for building expertise in Python programming. As the first course in a specialization, it provides the necessary building blocks for you to succeed at learning to write more complex Python programs. This course uses Python 3. While many Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This first course will use a Python 3 version of the CodeSkulptor development environment, which is specifically designed to help beginning programmers learn quickly. CodeSkulptor runs within any modern web browser and does not require you to install any software, allowing you to start writing and running small programs immediately. In the later courses in this specialization, we will help you to move to more sophisticated desktop development environments....

Top reviews

RS

Apr 27, 2021

A really good course good material and lectures. However, I find that sometimes that too much guidance given, and it has sort of made the course less challanging. nevertheless a good foundation course

JW

Apr 25, 2018

I really enjoyed this course, but I would highly recommend taking something along the lines of Codecademy prior to this one. It will help to get you versed in some of the more basic things in Python.

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By IRISH V

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Aug 2, 2020

Really,it is a great course to be frank...Both the instructors ( Scott and Joe ) were awesome and their way of approach towards programming is amazing in one word means exemplary...Highly recommended to take this course especially for beginners... :)

By Venkatesh J

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Jun 10, 2020

IT was some what difficult in submitting the project it took more than 2 days solve so i took help from my friend to solve it it was haveing very few errors so then i finished.Reallyi ask my friends to join this course it is perfect.And thank to ALL.

By Gangappa M

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Jul 19, 2020

This course really made me learn the python essentials. The final test in the Week4 really tests learners' coding caliber. I really enjoyed trough out the course. Professors handled the basics carefully to penetrate them into the learner's mind

By Akshay S

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Feb 12, 2019

The tutors were amazing! Guided very nicely from the basics to advanced. Tips given at the end of each week were very helpful.. Only the assessment section needs some improvement where sometimes the correct response was evaluated incorrect.

By Chester K J

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Mar 18, 2018

I really enjoyed the course content, delivery, and instruction. This was my first experience on Coursera, and though I have no other coursera classes to compare to, I learned a ton and feel very comfortable working in Python now.

By Jasmine H

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Jan 22, 2023

I loved the fact that everything covered was needed to complete the final project. It's frustrating when you have a final project but were never taught in the class how to do it. This class was the opposite of that frustration!

By Adel M

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Apr 18, 2020

A very well taught course for beginners. Also I must say, it is a good brush up as well for the experts. Moreover, the way Professor Scott Rixner & Joe Warren taught, kept me energetic and engaged during the course. Thank you .

By 2211CS040084- M S P R

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Jun 1, 2023

this is my first ever course from coursera and i preety much enjoyed it and thanks to the proffessors learned a lots of basic concepts and i figured out the coding styles and naming of global and local variables in correct way

By Eduardo O G

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Jun 27, 2019

Es un excelente curso, no tenía conocimientos de Python y me ayudó mucho a iniciar con el aprendizaje, incluso a mejorar las técnicas y recomendaciones en la programación a las cuales en ocasiones las dejamos un poco a un lado

By William W

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Aug 2, 2018

The course is well designed for beginners. For people with prior programming background ,the pace might be a little bit slow. I was expecting to learn more data structure and python specific features when taking this course.

By Ben R

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May 17, 2021

Great first course in Python. Covered a lot of fundamental elements. I had only a little programming background, but learned a lot. Quizzes and Final exam were challenging, but with patience, can be completed successfully.

By Amitesh S B

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Dec 6, 2017

Excellent course, teaches you python in an entertaining manner. Trains you in writing code in professional manner and trains you in documenting the code in a good way while making sure you are familiar with pitfalls as well.

By Christopher J R

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Nov 7, 2020

I had fun learning Python because of the instructors. Aside from it being information, it was also entertaining because of the jokes and added pop culture references. I am excited to be learning more from the other courses.

By Yi Z

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Feb 2, 2018

Really nice journey coming along with two instructors and mentors from online forum. Coming from a non-IT background, this is definitely a great starting point for the Python programming. Thank you all for the great course!

By Geetika S

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Jul 24, 2020

It was really a good one to start with. I have fun learning these new ideas... The videos and the content provided along side. Was really helpful. And doubts can be easily clarified with the section of discussion forums.

By David C

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Oct 8, 2018

Excellent course. Material is presented well. Really enjoy the practice problems provided at the end of each week. Quizzes and project are challenging. Stress on not just working code, but style and consistency as well.

By RAJESH M

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Apr 18, 2020

If anyone whats to their coding carrier through python than this a perfect course for you. You don't need previous programming knowledge for this course. I would like to recommend it as a perfect course for beginners.

By Mario D V M

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May 10, 2022

Muy bueno, he aprendido mucho de:

1.- Logica

2.- Programación en Python

Me parecio al principio un poco aburrido pero a medida que recibiendo las clases me parecieron muy interesantes y me entusiamaron para continuar.

By Kieni E

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Oct 30, 2022

It was easy to follow because the instructors did an excellent job of breaking down seemingly complex topics. I also love how they pointed out the pitfalls one could make in scripting with Python so I could it.

By Sujan C M

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Jul 11, 2020

My experience throughout this course is just awesome. The course contents are rich with enough information and aspects of programming. I really appreciate the honest effort from the instructors. Thanks everyone.

By Henry A S P

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May 30, 2021

Thank you very much for this great course. I think it is really nice to learn good practices while programming from the basic training and this course provides that opportunity. I highly recommend this course.

By Javier L Q

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Mar 18, 2021

Un curso que sirve para quienes no han programado nada en Python y en general y también para quienes ya llevamos tiempo y queremos repasar nuestros fundamentos y retarnos a terminarlo lo más eficiente posible

By Gilbert S

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Mar 27, 2020

The professors and online mentors work hard to make the material accessible, and encourage students to review the significant ancillary materials they have made available to achieve excellence in this course.

By Tibor Z

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Jun 1, 2023

Well put together and well presented course. The videos and the reading assignments prepare you adequately for the quizzes and the graded exams and you gain a good basic understanding or Python at the end.

By Md.Muntasir M

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May 4, 2020

This course help me to get a clear idea about basic python and give a more clear concept about it.I think this course is helpful for beginners who know how to code with python but haven't any deep concept.