Create Your First Python Program
Learn basic Python syntax
Write command-line applications with Python
In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn the basics of Python programming language, and its basic syntax. Through hands on, practical experience, you will go through concepts like using the Terminal, and a Text Editor as a Python programmer, variables, functions, lists, conditional statements, for and while loops, and getting user input. You will then apply the concepts to create your first command line application to manage a To-Do List. This course is aimed at learners who are looking to get started with Python programming without any prior programming experience. However, ideally, you're a competent computer user, and are familiar with basic discrete mathematics. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
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Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction
Terminal
Python Interpreter
Variables
Text Editor
Functions
Lists and Tuples
Conditional Statements
The For Loop
User Input and While Loop
How Guided Projects work
Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required
In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step
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TOP REVIEWS FROM CREATE YOUR FIRST PYTHON PROGRAM
its easy and a really good course if you want to make your first program ever on python , i do recommend learning python basics on data structure if you are new to programming before taking the course
It's a very good course for beginners. Every code and applications are simple and easily understood. Therefore one can easily learn these basics and have a good foundation to proceed further.
Overall great program, step-by-step method for learning python. However, there were gaps in between that were difficult to understand and could be better explained/have more examples shown.
Gives a great overview of basic thigs of python programming. Would be great if it covers how to store the to-do list outside the program, not just on memory while the program is running.
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