This course is part of the Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization

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Introduction to Scripting in Python SpecializationRice University

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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.

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

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Skills you will gain

Tuple
Python Programming
Debugging
List & Label

Flexible deadlines

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Scott Rixner

Joe Warren

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Rice University

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Strings

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 45 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Basics of Lists

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 56 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

List Manipulation

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 37 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

File Access

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 41 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PYTHON DATA REPRESENTATIONS

by JFOct 15, 2019

I'm new to Python. The projects at the end of this course took time since they required research and troubleshooting. That's where I learned the most.

by JCSep 28, 2022

This course was very useful for me, I learned some key concepts of python and now I'm more confidence in this programming language

by ANJul 25, 2020

The courses is awesome but the project in the end is certainly not suitable for this course.Although it is available on gethub.

by HSDec 29, 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.

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About the Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization

Developed by Rice University's world-class Computer Science & Data Science faculty, this specialization is intended for beginners who would like to master essential programming skills.

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