Python Programming for the Total Beginner

A hands-on Python masterclass, updated monthly, with real life examples, quizzes, and reference code!

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Python Programming for the Total Beginner

What You Will Learn!

You will learn the absolute basics of how programs run, and why Python is a great language.
You will learn how to use Visual Studio Code to write and manage code like a pro!
You will be discovering the different data types Python has to offer, and how to use them.
You will learn how to use control flow, to allow 'decision making' to happen in your code.
You will learn how to use loops to allow for iteration over data, and improve code efficiency.
You will learn how to write functions to allow for reusable blocks of code to be used elsewhere in your code.
You will learn how to deal with errors correctly, and discover how Python manages errors internally.
You will learn how to open, write, read and edit files on your computer with Python.
You will learn how to manipulate dates and times with the datetime module.
You will learn how to interact with your operating system with the OS module.
You will learn how to deal with randomness with the random module.
You will learn how to combine all of the covered components and create professional, well documented Python programs.
You will write 2 fully fledged Python programs to a professional standard for use in your portfolio.
You will write 3 mini programs to test your Python ability.

Description

Welcome to the Ultimate Beginner's Python Course: Unleash Your Coding Journey!

Are you new to programming? Embark on your Python adventure with a comprehensive course designed exclusively for beginners. Get ready to grasp the essential building blocks that will ignite your Python prowess and set you on the path to success.

What to Expect:

Explore a hands-on, immersive approach to Python learning that's practical and engaging. Dive into the fundamentals of programming, understand why Python is the perfect starting language, and develop a solid foundation in coding. Delve into data storage, manipulation, control flow, loops, functions, file handling, and error management. Harness the power of key Python modules to supercharge your skills. Conclude by crafting impressive portfolio-worthy mini and full-scale programs.

Course Highlights:

25+ coding assignments
20 quizzes to assess your knowledge
3000+ lines of reference code
3 interactive 'stop and code' sessions for problem-solving
Real-world 'job-interview' style questions released monthly
Continuous coding exercises through video 'pause and code' moments

Why Choose This Course?

This tailor-made course caters to absolute beginners, focusing on mastering the basics. You'll gain a strong foundation, priming you for college, school, career, or just coding for fun! With over 5 years of lecturing experience and 3000+ hours of online tutoring, I have distilled the best methods and techniques for success.

Course Syllabus:

- Uncover the essence of programming and the role of programmers

- Discover why Python is the ideal first language and its unique differentiators

- Seamlessly install Python and run your inaugural program

- Optimize your coding experience with Visual Studio Code

- Choose between console work and Python scripting

- Grasp variables: strings, floats, integers, and booleans

- Navigate control flow and decision-making structures

- Master collections: lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets

- Conquer loops: for loops and while loops

- Embrace functions: both built-in and user-defined

- Tackle errors, preventing them from derailing your code

- Interact with the file system: read, write, and edit files

- Leverage Python's built-in modules for system exploration, time manipulation, and randomness integration

Unlock Your Coding Potential:

Culminate your learning journey by collaboratively constructing three step-by-step programs with a focus on best practices, clean code, and design principles.

1. Encryption & decryption program

2. Word frequency counter

3. Personalized greetings generator

Launch Into the Next Level:

Conclude by crafting two substantial programs, supported by industry-standard, well-documented code. The expert guidance will lead you through planning, developing and testing the following two programs:

1. A Higher & lower guessing game

2. An Interactive maths quiz with adjustable difficulty

Enroll Today and Ignite Your Coding Passion!