Path overview
In this path, you’ll explore Python programming basics, from iterating through lists to writing your own functions. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Python, work with numerical and text data, make API calls to the web, and utilize object-oriented programming (OOP). Finally, you’ll learn how to use essential Python tools every developer needs to have in their developer toolkit.
Best of all, you’ll learn by doing — you’ll write code and get feedback directly in the browser. You’ll apply your skills to several guided projects involving realistic web development scenarios to build your portfolio and prepare for your next interview.
Key skills
- Use fundamentals of programming in Python
- Process numerical data and text data
- Use an API to get information from the web
- Create your own functions
- Work with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Use regular expressions to find patterns in text
- Create decorators to modify functions
- Set up your local Python environment
Path outline
Part 1: Python Fundamentals for Web Development [4 courses]
Introduction to Python Programming 10h
Objectives- Save and update values using variables
- Process numerical data and text data
- Create and update lists using Python
- Repeat a process using a for loop
- Use logical and comparison operators to apply conditions to variables
Python Dictionaries, APIs, and Functions 10h
Objectives- Create and update dictionaries
- Use an API to get information from the web
- Create your own functions
- Complete a project using Jupyter Notebook
Intermediate Python 8h
Objectives- Use object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Create and use decorators
- Write regular expressions (regex)
- Incorporate error handling for user input validation
Tooling Essentials for Python Users 10h
Objectives- Master essential command-line tools to navigate, manage, and manipulate files and directories.
- Understand and implement virtual environments and environment variables to manage Python packages and configurations.
- Gain proficiency in using Git for version control to track changes, collaborate on projects, and manage code.
- Evaluate, select, and set up an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to enhance productivity and streamline the Python development process.
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Projects in this path
Guided Project: Build a Food Ordering App
Create a functional and interactive food ordering application using Python. You’ll use dictionaries, functions, loops, and variables of varying scope levels to add, modify, or remove food items to a user’s cart until they are ready to checkout.
Guided Project: Garden Simulator Text Based Game
Create a gardening game. From foraging seeds to nurturing plants and selling the produce, every action in the game is an opportunity to practice Python concepts such as Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and error handling.
Project: Selecting and Installing an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
In this lesson, you’ll learn about Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), with a special focus on tools essential for Python developers. You’ll explore popular IDEs like VS Code and PyCharm, understanding their unique features and how to choose the appropriate IDE for your specific requirements. You’ll also gain practical experience installing and configuring your chosen IDE and Python on your local machine, setting the stage for productive coding sessions. Moreover, you’ll create and run a Python script, introducing you to the fundamentals of Python coding within an IDE.
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