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Python Data Representations

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 8 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(1,119 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 8 hours
Learn at your own pace
96%
Most learners liked this course

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module will teach you about Python's string data type and its capabilities. Strings are used to represent text within programs.

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7 videos2 readings1 quiz

This module will teach you the basics of Python's list data type. Lists are used to hold a sequence of data within programs.

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7 videos4 readings1 quiz

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.

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5 videos3 readings1 quiz

This module will teach you how to access files in Python.

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5 videos5 readings2 app items

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Scott Rixner
Rice University
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