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Python Scripting Fundamentals

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Overview

In Python Scripting Fundamentals, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of Python, starting with the programming process, its history, and the fundamentals of writing Python code. You’ll gain foundational knowledge of Python syntax, variables, data types, and functions.

Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to:

● Understand the programming process and the history of Python

● Navigate complex variable types like lists, tuples, sets, ranges, and dictionaries

● Write code to process sequences

● Manage web form data efficiently

Throughout this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience by developing four applications from scratch: an age calculator, a word guessing game, a lemonade stand game, and a text-based adventure game.

At the end of this course, you’ll complete a capstone project, allowing you to showcase your ability to apply your Python skills proficiently.

Syllabus 7

  1. Exploring Programming Concepts 2.5 hours

    In this module, you will explore programming concepts and begin to learn about the Python language. You will explore foundational concepts about using functions, variables and understanding Python data types.

  2. Developing a Simple Application 4.5 hours

    In this module, you will learn about conditional statements, loops and testing user input. Then you will learn about complex variable structures including lists, tuples, sets, ranges and dictionaries.

  3. Structuring Code for Reuse 4 hours

    In this module, you will learn about loop control, review nested sequences and go over useful functions and methods. You will learn to create and call your own functions, including returning values and managing the scope of variables.

  4. Working with Modules, Files, and Directories 3.5 hours

    In this module, you will learn how to import and use Python modules. You will also learn to work with files and folders from inside Python scripts.

  5. Practicing Basic Skills 6 hours

    In this module, you will create two applications that will give you an opportunity to practice the skills you have learned up to this point.

  6. Using Databases and Interacting with Web Sites 5.5 hours

    In this module, you will learn how to create Python scripts that interact with MySQL databases. You will also learn to integrate Python scripts with web applications including handling form data and returning HTML code to the browser.

  7. Exploring Programming Concepts Capstone 7 hours

    In this module you will demonstrate mastery of the course objectives.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (7 parts) you can see before you start.
  • Hands-on: you build or practise, not just watch.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Shadow FarrellInstructor

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