by | Released April 2014 | ISBN: 9781491902141

Intrigued by Python? Learn how to get started with this popular language, whether you're new to programming or just new to Python. This engaging video course teaches you Python's core concepts and data types through hands-on exercises, and delivers fun and useful projects so you can put everything together. With an emphasis on code readability, Python enables programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than you can with many other languages. Open source developer Jessica McKellar helps you discover what's possible with Python and provides the foundation you need to begin writing programs of your own. Set up a development environment with Python and a text editor Explore basic data types such as integers, strings, lists, and dictionaries Learn how looping lets you do lots of work with a little bit of code Gain access to more functionality in Python with modules Practice reading, writing, and running your first Python programs Navigate the command line for writing larger programs Write your own functions for encapsulating useful work Use classes to group, name, and reuse functions and variables Practice what you've learned with the state capitals quizzer and Scrabble cheater projects Show and hide more Publisher resources Download Example Code

1. Introduction to Python
   • What Can You Do With Python? 00:02:05
   • Environment Setup 00:00:34
   • Python Basic Data Types 00:16:00
   • Making Choices: booleans, if/elif/else, compound conditionals. 00:20:52
   • Lists 00:13:57
   • Loops 00:14:30
   • Dictionaries 00:06:14
   • Modules 00:06:15
   • Command Line Navigation 00:04:33
   • Python Scripts and Files 00:09:23
   • State Capitals Quizzer 00:06:19
   • While Loop 00:12:52
   • Reading From and Writing To Files 00:21:40
   • Files Practice: Flashcard Quizzer 00:08:17
   • Functions 00:15:40
   • Functions Practice: Wordplay 00:13:20
   • Classes 00:27:36
   • Scrabble Cheater 00:06:45
   • Course Closing 00:01:08
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