• Python For Beginners

    Python For Beginners

    Python For Beginners

    Are you completely new to programming? If not then we presume you will be looking for information about why and how to get started with Python. Fortunately an experienced programmer in any programming language (whatever it may be) can pick up Python very quickly. It’s also easy for beginners to use and learn, so jump in!

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    TARGET AUDIENCE

    This course is designed for people who want to learn the Python programming language in preparation for using Python to develop web and desktop applications.

    Prerequisites

    • Using Microsoft Windows 8.1
    • Microsoft Windows 8.1 – Transition from Windows 7

     

    Learning Objectives

    In this course, you will develop simple command-line programs in Python. You will:

    • Set up Python and develop a simple application.
    • Declare and perform operations on simple data types, including strings, numbers, and dates.
    • Declare and perform operations on data structures, including lists, ranges, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.
    • Write conditional statements and loops.
    • Define and use functions, classes, and modules.
    • Manage files and directories through code.
    • Deal with exceptions.

     

    COURSE OUTLINE –

    1 – SETTING UP PYTHON AND DEVELOPING A SIMPLE APPLICATION

    • Set Up the Development Environment
    • Write Python Statements
    • Create a Python Application
    • Prevent Errors

    2 – PROCESSING SIMPLE DATA TYPES

    • Process Strings and Integers
    • Process Decimals, Floats, and Mixed Number Types

    3 – PROCESSING DATA STRUCTURES

    • Process Ordered Data Structures
    • Process Unordered Data Structures

    4 – WRITING CONDITIONAL STATEMENTS AND LOOPS IN PYTHON

    • Write a Conditional Statement
    • Write a Loop

    5 – STRUCTURING CODE FOR REUSE

    • Define and Call a Function
    • Define and Instantiate a Class
    • Import and Use a Module

    6 – WRITING CODE TO PROCESS FILES AND DIRECTORIES

    • Write to a Text File
    • Read from a Text File
    • Get the Contents of a Directory
    • Manage Files and Directories

    7 – DEALING WITH EXCEPTIONS

    • Handle Exceptions
    • Raise Exceptions

     

    Duration: 24 HRS (3 hours per day)

     

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