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Dictionaries and Functions in Python
In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of Python programming in the context of data engineering and data science.
- Beginner friendly
- 4 hrs
- 3 lessons
- 2 projects
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Course overview
Build reusable Python programs by working with dictionaries, functions, and Jupyter Notebook to support data engineering and analysis workflows.
What's inside
3 lessons · 2 projects
- 01 102 minDictionaries
Learn to build frequency tables using dictionaries.
- 02 74 minFunctions: Fundamentals
Learn how to speed up your workflow using functions.
- 03 55 minFunctions: Intermediate
Learn more about using functions to write better code, while avoiding common pitfalls.
- 04 47 minProject: Learn and Install Jupyter Notebook Project
For this project, you'll take on the role of a Jupyter Notebook beginner. You'll learn the essentials of running code, adding explanatory text, and installing Jupyter locally to prepare for real-world data projects.
- 05 98 minGuided Project: Profitable App Profiles for the App Store and Google Play Markets Project
For this project, we'll assume the role of data analysts for a company that builds free Android and iOS apps. Our revenue depends on in-app ads, so our goal is to analyze data to determine which kinds of apps attract more users.
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