Tooling Essentials for Python Users

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5 lessons

• 01
  Virtual Environments and Environment Variables in the Command Line

  <p>Delve into the crucial concepts of virtual environments and environment variables in Python development. We'll demystify what they are, why they're vital, and how to create and utilize them effectively in the command line. The lesson combines theoretical insights and practical exercises for a comprehensive learning experience.</p>

  96 min
• 02
  Git Basics in the Command Line

  <p>Dive into a lesson focused on the indispensable tools and concepts of the popular version control system, Git. Start with an introduction to Git, then transition seamlessly into hands-on tasks - installation, repository management, and the core Git workflow. You'll soon master staging and committing changes, branching techniques, and remote repository handling. Navigating potential roadblocks, the lesson offers insights on resolving merge conflicts and rounds up with best practices. Emphasis is given to crafting poignant commit messages and effective branch strategies. Ready, set, Git!</p>

  120 min
• 03
  Command Line Basics: Searching, Editing, and Permissions

  <p>Continue your role as the curator of The Digital Museum of Computing History and deepen your command-line interface (CLI) skills. This lesson will equip you with the tools to control permissions, redirect output, and search for files and content. Managing the museum's exhibits will not only make you proficient in handling real-world challenges faced by developers but will also prepare you for advanced computing tasks.</p>

  83 min
• 04
  Command Line Basics: Navigating and Managing Files

  <p>Take on the role of the curator at The Digital Museum of Computing History. In this lesson, you'll master the basics of the command-line interface (CLI) by learning how to navigate, create, and manage files and directories. By organizing rooms (directories) and artifacts (files), you'll gain hands-on experience and develop foundational skills crucial for any aspiring developer.</p>

  57 min
• 05
  Project: Selecting and Installing an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

  For this project, you'll become a Python developer and set up your local coding environment. You'll install an IDE like VS Code or PyCharm and Python, then create and run your first script, building essential skills for real programming tasks.

  8 min

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