Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

This course is part of Python Scripting for DevOps Specialization

Instructor: LearnQuest Network

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

142 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

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

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

17 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

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.

What's included

4 videos3 readings4 assignments2 programming assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 16 minutes

Getting and using Python 7 minutes
Sending Output to the Console 3 minutes
Getting Input From the Keyboard 3 minutes
Console Input and Output Programming Solution 2 minutes

3 readings Total 45 minutes

Getting and Using Python Reading 15 minutes
Sending Output to the Console Reading 15 minutes
Getting Input From the Keyboard Reading 15 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Module 1 Graded Quiz 30 minutes
Practice Getting and Using Python Quiz 10 minutes
Practice Sending Output to Console Quiz 10 minutes
Practice Input Quiz 10 minutes

2 programming assignments Total 120 minutes

Console Input and Output Programming Assignment Part I 60 minutes
Console Input and Output Programming Assignment Part II 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Module 1 Discussion Prompt 15 minutes

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.

What's included

6 videos4 readings5 assignments2 programming assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 23 minutes

Working with Primitive Data Types 7 minutes
Working with String Data Types 4 minutes
Converting Between Data Types Video 5 minutes
Variable Scope 3 minutes
Data Types Programming Solution Part I 3 minutes
Data Types Programming Solution Part II 2 minutes

4 readings Total 60 minutes

Working with Primitive Data Types Reading 15 minutes
String Data Type Reading 15 minutes
Converting Between Data Types Reading 15 minutes
Variable Scope Reading 15 minutes

5 assignments Total 90 minutes

Module 2 Graded Quiz 30 minutes
Practice Primitive Data Type Quiz 15 minutes
Practice String Data Type Quiz 15 minutes
Practice Converting Between Data Type Quiz 15 minutes
Practice Variable Scope Quiz 15 minutes

2 programming assignments Total 120 minutes

Data Types Programming Assignment Part I 60 minutes
Data Types Programming Assignment Part II 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Data Types Module Discussion Prompt 15 minutes

In the third module of this course, we will learn how to change the flow of a program’s executionSometimesr 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.

What's included

4 videos3 readings4 assignments1 programming assignment1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 11 minutes

Boolean Expressions 3 minutes
If Statements 2 minutes
The Else Clause 3 minutes
Decison Branching Programming Solution 2 minutes

3 readings Total 45 minutes

Boolean Expressions Reading 15 minutes
If Statement Reading 15 minutes
Else Clause Reading 15 minutes

4 assignments Total 95 minutes

Module 3 Graded Quiz 50 minutes
Practice Boolean Expressions Quiz 15 minutes
Practice If Statement Quiz 15 minutes
Practice The Else Clause Quiz 15 minutes

1 programming assignment Total 60 minutes

Decision Branching Programming Assignment 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Module 3 Discussion Prompt 15 minutes

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.