In this hands-on guided project, we will learn Python programming fundamentals and build our first program in Python. We will learn understand variables assignment, differentiate between various data types in python such as strings, lists, integer and float, learn the difference between for and while loops, develop functions in python, perform math operations, get information from User and Print data on the screen, and develop a simple game in Python.
Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program
Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program
Instructor: Ryan Ahmed
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Develop a simple game in Python
Differentiate between various data types in python such as Strings, Lists, integer and float
Learn the difference between for and while loops
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Task 1: Understand variables assignment
Task 2: Perform Math Operations
Task 3: Understand input and get operations
Task 4: Understand Lists data types
Task 5: Understand Comparison Operators and Conditional statements
Task 6: Understand Functions in Python
Task 7: Understand For and While Loops
Task 8: Capstone Project and Concluding Remarks
Recommended experience
Basic python programming and mathematics.
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Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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MN
5
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2023
This is a basic and very well formed guided project for those who want to learn python.
MS
5
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2023
Excellent course. My only complaint is that the code for the final Capstone project is not included in the download files.
JP
5
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2021
Really quick and to the point hands on crash course on the basics of Python.
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