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What will I learn in this beginner Python course?

You'll learn Python syntax, variables, functions, scope, comparisons, loops, lists, dictionaries, sets, type hints, testing, debugging, and error handling. The exercises make you use each concept instead of just reading about it.

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Learn Python for Beginners

Name: Learn Python for Beginners: Interactive Course
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Learn Python from scratch with hands-on lessons covering functions, loops, data structures, debugging, and problem solving.

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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. You'll practice Python's core concepts and apply them to real problems as you learn.

Chapter List

Introduction

Learn about the Python programming language and why it's so ubiquitous

Variables

Learn how variables are declared and used in Python

Functions

Learn how to declare and call functions

Scope

Learn how Python scopes variables in different contexts

Testing and Debugging

Learn how unit tests and good debugging practices will help you write better code

Computing

Learn the basics of how computers work internally

Comparisons

Learn how to compare different values and make logical decisions in a program

Loops

Master the art of reusing code

Lists

Learn the most basic and powerful data structure in all of coding

Dictionaries

Learn about Python's built-in support for complex structures

Sets

Master another basic data structure of the Python language

Errors

Learn how to deal with unexpected data and inputs in a Python program

Type Hints

Learn how to use type hints to make Python code easier to read and debug

Practice

Put your skills to work by squashing extra challenging practice problems

Quiz

Quiz yourself on some of the important-to-know facts about the Python language

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It's a fun but well-made introduction to programming in Python. You'll find useful links to dive deeper into different subjects if you want to learn more. The way Boots (the Wizard Bear) is built and how he helps you without giving you the answer right away is also a great feature

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Pretty great to relearn Python if you got rusty

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Well structured and helpful course. Ran through the course already knowing how to program, and found the way the sections were laid out as very good. I can very well see this being a good course for beginners.

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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.

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What you'll learn in this Python course

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Just give it a try, and you won't regret it.

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the level of problems are easy.

It's a fun but well-made introduction to programming in Python. You'll find useful links to dive deeper into different subjects if you want to learn more. The way Boots (the Wizard Bear) is built and how he helps you without giving you the answer right away is also a great feature

An excellent first look in programming, that introduces many of the core principles in a gradual and fun way.

Pretty great to relearn Python if you got rusty

Well structured and helpful course. Ran through the course already knowing how to program, and found the way the sections were laid out as very good. I can very well see this being a good course for beginners.

Have never seen such a beautiful course.

Mediocrity doesn't cut it anymore

The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code

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