Course Description

Python is consistently ranked in either first or second place as the most in-demand programming languages across the job market.  It has applications in data science, machine learning, web development, self-driving cars, automation, and many many other disciplines.  There has never been a better time to learn it!

This course is all about getting you writing code ASAP, rather than sitting back watching a bunch of videos.  This course is all about writing the most modern, up-to-date Python code.The course covers all the latest additions and changes to the Python language.  The course also places a large emphasis on thinking like a Python developer, and writing code the "Pythonic" way.

As for the curriculum, This course teaches all the key topics covered by other Python courses, but also covers more advanced topics like web scraping, crawling, and testing, just to name a few.

What you'll learn

• Learn all the coding fundamentals in Python!

• Work through nearly 200 exercises and quizzes!

• Learn about all of the latest features in Python 3.6

• Use Python to create an automated web crawler and scraper

• Make complex HTTP requests to APIs using Python

• Master the quirks of Python style and conventions

• Really Really Understand Object Oriented programming in Python

• Learn testing and TDD (Test Driven Development) with Python

• Write your own Decorators and higher order functions

• Write your own Generators and other Iterators

• Confidently work with Lambdas!

• Master tricky topics like Multiple Inheritance and Polymorphism

• Build games with Python

• Build larger projects that span across multiple files

• Work with all the Python data structures: lists, dictionaries, sets, tuples, and more!

• Become an expert at list and dictionary comprehensions

• Master built-in python functions like zip and filter

• Handle errors and debug code

• Write your own custom modules

• Work with files, including CSV

Requirements

• A computer! We've got you covered whether you have a Mac or a PC.

• Prepare to write thousands of lines of python exercises!

• No previous experience with Python or coding is required.