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Learn Python for Beginners

Learn Python from scratch with hands-on lessons covering functions, loops, data structures, debugging, and problem solving.

What you'll learn in this Python course

Learn Python from scratch by writing code, not just watching videos. This course is built for complete beginners, so you don't need any prior programming experience. Every lesson runs in your browser, and XP, streaks, and quests keep you coming back.

Chapter List

1
Introduction
Learn about the Python programming language and why it's so ubiquitous
2
Variables
Learn how variables are declared and used in Python
3
Functions
Learn how to declare and call functions
4
Scope
Learn how Python scopes variables in different contexts
5
Testing and Debugging
Learn how unit tests and good debugging practices will help you write better code
6
Computing
Learn the basics of how computers work internally
7
Comparisons
Learn how to compare different values and make logical decisions in a program
8
Loops
Master the art of reusing code
9
Lists
Learn the most basic and powerful data structure in all of coding
10
Dictionaries
Learn about Python's built-in support for complex structures
11
Sets
Master another basic data structure of the Python language
12
Errors
Learn how to deal with unexpected data and inputs in a Python program
13
Type Hints
Learn how to use type hints to make Python code easier to read and debug
14
Practice
Put your skills to work by squashing extra challenging practice problems
15
Quiz
Quiz yourself on some of the important-to-know facts about the Python language

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the end of the course was too hard! i didn't feel like i did enough earlier exercises with a clear progression to the end exercises. it would be cool if there was more than a dictionary, like if there was a clear itemized "this is what you need to know by the end of this lesson, this is the structure of code you need to write," because there is a structure for each type of code at this level, but it's not clearly stated anywhere, so i'm left fumbling for an answer sometimes...

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Jacklyn Yeh

United States

Amazing, in-depth yet simple course

(5/5)
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Alexis Aguero

United States

This course has allowed me to understand things I never thought I could. Though I was very slow, I was able to continually be guided in a way that was productive.

(4/5)
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Kellen Freeman

United States

Yeah, it's a good course to be able to understand the basics of Python

(5/5)
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Hao Ho

United States

Such a great intro course to learn some of the fundamentals of Python that will be built upon later on in the pathway. Decent challenging to make your brain work without stressing you out. 10/10!

(5/5)
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Duvall Flandrin

United Kingdom

It servers as a good first pick when it comes to boot.dev or for CS people. Sure.. can be good for Cybersec guys too.

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D

EU

Really great for getting your feet wet in the most fun way ever. Thanks.

(5/5)
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Joseph Amukun

Kampala, Uganda

Easy and fun lessons

(5/5)
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Yulshade

Thailand

Really good course for new learners, they can learn as well as practice the concepts in a game like fashion by learning the mechanics and then solving the puzzle, its really great in my opinion.

(5/5)
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Sankalpa

West Bengal

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Frequently asked Questions

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Yes. This course assumes no programming experience. It starts with variables and functions, then builds up to loops, data structures, testing, debugging, and error handling through hands-on coding exercises.