This course provides an in-depth exploration of Python’s four built-in data structures: lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. Each structure will be introduced in detail, focusing on how to create, access, and manipulate them efficiently. The course will emphasize their unique characteristics and appropriate use cases. Learners will also apply their understanding in a case study, showcasing the practical application of these data structures to solve real-world problems.

BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Data Structures

BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Data Structures
This course is part of BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners Specialization

Instructor: Di Wu
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different Python data structures and apply them to solve practical problems
Implement various operations on Python data structures, such as accessing, slicing, modifying, and using comprehensions
Understand the characteristics and uses of core Python data structures, including lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries.
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4 assignments
Taught in English
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