Python Basics

Python is a language with a simple syntax, and a powerful set of libraries. It is an interpreted language, with a rich programming environment, including a robust debugger and profiler. ... We cover data types, control flow, object-oriented programming, and graphical user interface-driven applications.

While it is easy for beginners to learn, it is widely used in many scientific areas for data exploration. This course is an introduction to the Python programming language for students without prior programming experience. The examples and problems used in this course are drawn from diverse areas such as text processing, simple graphics creation and image manipulation, HTML and web programming, and genomics.

• Beginner programmers who want to get into one of the most popular and loved languages in the world

• Programmers from other languages who want to kickstart their Python journey

• Python programmers who want to refresh their skills and tackle advanced topics like algorithms and asynchronous programming

This course will take you from beginner to expert in Python, easily and smartly. We've crafted every piece of content to be concise and straightforward, while never leaving you confused. This course will dive right into Python and get you productive from the very beginning.

This is the best investment you can make in your Python journey.

Why Learn Python?

Over the last few years, Python has become more and more popular. Demand for Python is booming in the job market and it is a skill that can help you enter some of the most exciting industries, including data science, web applications, home automation and many more. Python is one of the "most loved” and “most wanted” programming languages according to recent industry surveys. If people are not using Python already, they want to start using Python.