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Learn to Code: Python for Absolute Beginners
Want to learn how to code? Get hands-on with Python for beginners. Master the basics, solve real-world problems, and confidently build in-demand Python skills for diverse industries.
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36 lessons
8h
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What You'll Learn
- The ability to solve problems with Python
- An understanding of variables, decisions, and loops
- The ability to create flowcharts and execution sheets
- Familiarity with strings, lists, and their slicing operations
- Hands-on experience with practice problems through editable and executable solutions
Learning Roadmap
2.
Problem Solving with Simple Programs
Problem Solving with Simple Programs
Solve challenges with step-by-step problem-solving, structured programming, and practice exercises.
3.
Decisions and Branching
Decisions and Branching
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Break apart decision-making with flowcharts and converting them into execution sheets.
4.
Python Basics
Python Basics
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of Python programming, data types, conditional statements, errors, and basic formula challenges.
5.
Repetition with Loops
Repetition with Loops
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Solve problems in loops, ranges, sentinel loops, nested loops, and nearest power of 2.
6.
Strings and Lists
Strings and Lists
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Tackle string manipulation, list operations, loops, nested lists, and identifying outliers in sequences.
7.
Functions
Functions
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Master the steps to define, use, and test Python functions, including built-in utilities.
8.
Appendix - Complex Programs
Appendix - Complex Programs
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Sharpen your skills in complex Python programs with loops, strings, and list operations.
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