This course will continue the introduction to Python programming that started with Python Programming Essentials. We'll learn about different data representations, including strings, lists, and tuples, that form the core of all Python programs. We will also teach you how to access files, which will allow you to store and retrieve data within your programs. These concepts and skills will help you to manipulate data and write more complex Python programs.
By the end of the course, you will be able to write Python programs that can manipulate data stored in files. This will extend your Python programming expertise, enabling you to write a wide range of scripts using Python
This course uses Python 3. While most Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This course introduces basic desktop Python development environments, allowing you to run Python programs directly on your computer. This choice enables a smooth transition from online development environments.
This course is part of the Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Strings
This module will teach you about Python's string data type and its capabilities. Strings are used to represent text within programs.
7 videos (Total 45 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Welcome!2m
Class Structure4m
Python Strings7m
Indexing Strings6m
Searching Strings8m
Slicing Strings6m
Answering Common Python Questions8m
2 readings
Formatting Strings10m
Practice Exercises for Strings10m
1 practice exercise
Strings14m
Week
2Basics of Lists
This module will teach you the basics of Python's list data type. Lists are used to hold a sequence of data within programs.
7 videos (Total 56 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
7 videos
Lists7m
List Indexing and Slicing8m
Splitting and Joining Strings7m
List Searching5m
Iteration over Lists10m
Using Thonny's Debugger8m
Debugging an Example Program8m
4 readings
Defining and Accessing Lists10m
Iteration10m
Using Thonny10m
Practice Exercises for Lists10m
1 practice exercise
Lists14m
Week
3List Manipulation
This module will dive further into the use of lists. You will learn how about mutating the contents of a list and the implications of doing so.
5 videos (Total 37 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Tuples8m
Objects and References6m
Understanding List References8m
Diagnosing List Reference Issues8m
3 readings
List Processing Example10m
Visualizing Objects and References10m
Practice Exercises for List Manipulation10m
1 practice exercise
List Manipulation14m
Week
4File Access
This module will teach you how to access files in Python.
5 videos (Total 41 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
5 videos
Reading Files using Iteration4m
Writing Files5m
Working with File Paths9m
Project Video14m
5 readings
Introduction to Files10m
Understanding File Systems and Paths10m
Practice Project: Updating the CodeSkulptor Docs10m
Project Description: File Differences10m
OwlTest: Automated Feedback and Assessment10m
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By JD•Aug 2nd 2018
Excelente componente del Curso. Gran aprendizaje, altamente recomendado. Para principiantes otorga buen nivel para ir desarrollándose en este gran lenguaje de programación.
By HS•Dec 30th 2017
This is a fun and informative course which builds on the previous Python Programming Essentials. The final project is a challenging application of string manipulation.
Instructors
Scott Rixner
ProfessorComputer Science
Joe Warren
ProfessorComputer Science
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About the Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization
This specialization is intended for beginners who would like to master essential programming skills. Through four courses, you will cover key programming concepts in Python 3 which will prepare you to use Python to perform common scripting tasks. This knowledge will provide a solid foundation towards a career in data science, software engineering, or other disciplines involving programming.
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