Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

This course is part of the Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization

Aspen Olmsted

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Python Scripting for DevOps SpecializationLearnQuest

About this Course

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This course is the first course in a series that aims to prepare you for a role working as a programmer. In this course, you will be introduced to the five main concepts in procedural programming: user input, console output, variable declaration and assignment, decision branching and iteration.  Labs will allow you to apply the material in the lectures in simple computer programs designed to re-enforce the material in the lesson.

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Beginner Level

This specialization is for anyone interested in learning more about computer programming.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems

Skills you will gain

Data TypeFor LoopControl Flow

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Beginner Level

This specialization is for anyone interested in learning more about computer programming.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

Aspen Olmsted

Professor and Program Director

427 Learners

8 Courses

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LearnQuest

LearnQuest is the preferred training partner to the world’s leading companies, organizations, and government agencies. Our team boasts 20+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering a full suite industry-leading technology education classes and training solutions across the globe. Our trainers, equipped with expert industry experience and an unparalleled commitment to quality, facilitate classes that are offered in various delivery formats so our clients can obtain the training they need when and where they need it.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Console Input and Output

In this module, we roll up our sleeves and start coding! We will learn to use both IDLE to develop code and also to compile code from the command line. The Python scripts can be written on a Windows, Mac OS or Linux machine and I will show you how to do so. Our first programs will focus on reading input from the keyboard and outputting the results of the program to the console output.

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 16 min), 3 readings, 6 quizzes

4 videos

Getting and using Python7m

Sending Output to the Console2m

Getting Input From the Keyboard3m

Console Input and Output Programming Solution2m

3 readings

Getting and Using Python Reading15m

Sending Output to the Console Reading15m

Getting Input From the Keyboard Reading15m

4 practice exercises

Practice Getting and Using Python Quiz10m

Practice Sending Output to Console Quiz10m

Practice Input Quiz10m

Module 1 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Data Types

In the second module of this course, we will look at how computers store data during the execution of a program. We will look at storing whole numbers, decimal numbers, boolean values and strings. We will explore how you can convert between different types of variables. Lastly, we will look at how long a variable stays in existence and when it is visible to the pieces of the code.

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 23 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes

6 videos

Working with Primitive Data Types6m

Working with String Data Types3m

Converting Between Data Types Video4m

Variable Scope2m

Data Types Programming Solution Part I2m

Data Types Programming Solution Part II2m

4 readings

Working with Primitive Data Types Reading15m

String Data Type Reading15m

Converting Between Data Types Reading15m

Variable Scope Reading15m

5 practice exercises

Practice Primitive Data Type Quiz15m

Practice String Data Type Quiz15m

Practice Converting Between Data Type Quiz15m

Practice Variable Scope Quiz15m

Module 2 Graded Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Decision Branching

In the third module of this course, we will learn how to change the flow of a program’s execution based on a test. We will look at single tests utilizing if statements in our code. We follow up with multiple tests with the addition of the else clause. Lastly, we look at the case statement as an alternative expression of the flow of the program.

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 11 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes

Week

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Iteration

In the fourth module of this course, we learn how to change the flow of our programs by repeating code iteratively. We will start with a look at loops that repeat a fixed number of times. We will follow up with writing loops that continue while a test is positive. Lastly, we will look at how we can modify the flow to immediately break from a loop or jump back to the test condition.

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 14 min), 3 readings, 6 quizzes

About the Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization

In the first course, you will learn some of the concepts of procedural programming: user input, console output, variable declaration and assignment, decision branching and iteration.

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Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps