Introduction to Python Programming

Syllabus

15 chapters, 76 modules, 176 lessons and quizzes.

1. 01Getting Started1 modules · 2 lessons

   Getting Started

   • LessonBefore You Start: How This Course WorksEnroll to open
   • LessonYour First PythonEnroll to open
2. 02Discovering Python3 modules · 14 lessons

   The Story Behind Python

   • LessonWhy Python is Called PythonEnroll to open

   Key Features of Python

   • LessonWhy Python Reads Like English: Simplicity and ReadabilityEnroll to open
   • LessonWhy Python Is Easy to Learn: Simple SyntaxEnroll to open
   • LessonFree and Open SourceEnroll to open
   • LessonHigh-Level LanguageEnroll to open
   • LessonPortability: Writing Python Code That Runs EverywhereEnroll to open
   • LessonHow Python Executes Your Code: The Interpreted ApproachEnroll to open
   • LessonObject-Oriented ProgrammingEnroll to open
   • LessonExtensibility and Embedding: Connecting Python with C/C++Enroll to open
   • LessonExtensive Libraries: Python's Built-In and External EcosystemsEnroll to open
   • QuizPython Features QuizEnroll to open

   Summary and Version Differences

   • LessonWhat Makes Python Special: Performance, Features, and Ease of UseEnroll to open
   • LessonPython 2 vs Python 3: Understanding Version DifferencesEnroll to open
   • QuizPython Versions and Summary QuizEnroll to open
3. 03Installing Python on Your System2 modules · 7 lessons

   Installing Python on Windows

   • LessonDownloading and Installing Python on WindowsEnroll to open
   • LessonSetting the PATH Variable on WindowsEnroll to open
   • LessonRunning Python Prompt on WindowsEnroll to open
   • QuizWindows Installation QuizEnroll to open

   Verifying Python Installation on Mac OS X and GNU/Linux

   • LessonVerifying Python on Mac OS XEnroll to open
   • LessonVerifying Python on GNU/LinuxEnroll to open
   • LessonVerify Python InstallationEnroll to open
4. 04Getting Started with Python Programming4 modules · 10 lessons

   Using the Python Interpreter Prompt

   • LessonRunning Python Statements in the Interpreter PromptEnroll to open
   • LessonExiting the Python Interpreter PromptEnroll to open
   • QuizInterpreter Prompt QuizEnroll to open

   Choosing an Editor for Python Programming

   • LessonWhy Your Choice of Editor Matters for Python ProgrammingEnroll to open
   • LessonRecommended Editors for PythonEnroll to open

   Writing and Running Python Programs using Source Files

   • LessonCreating and Saving Python Source FilesEnroll to open
   • LessonRunning Python Programs from Source FilesEnroll to open
   • LessonCommon Issues when Running Python ProgramsEnroll to open
   • LessonRunning Python Programs PracticeEnroll to open

   Getting Help in Python

   • LessonUsing the Built-in Help FunctionalityEnroll to open
5. 05Python Basics6 modules · 21 lessons

   Comments and Literal Constants

   • LessonUsing Comments in PythonEnroll to open
   • LessonLiteral Constants in PythonEnroll to open
   • QuizComments and Literal Constants QuizEnroll to open

   Numbers and Strings

   • LessonTypes of Numbers in PythonEnroll to open
   • LessonUnderstanding Strings as Character SequencesEnroll to open
   • LessonThe format() MethodEnroll to open
   • LessonEscape Sequences in StringsEnroll to open
   • LessonRaw StringsEnroll to open
   • QuizNumbers and Strings QuizEnroll to open

   Variables and Identifiers

   • LessonUsing Variables in PythonEnroll to open
   • LessonIdentifier Naming RulesEnroll to open
   • QuizVariables and Identifiers QuizEnroll to open

   Data Types, Objects, and Writing Python Programs

   • LessonData Types in PythonEnroll to open
   • LessonObjects in PythonEnroll to open
   • LessonWriting Python ProgramsEnroll to open
   • QuizData Types, Objects, and Writing Python Programs QuizEnroll to open

   Example: Using Variables and Literal Constants

   • LessonRunning Your First Python Program: Variables, Print, and StringsEnroll to open
   • LessonPractice: Using Variables and Literal ConstantsEnroll to open

   Logical and Physical Lines, and Indentation

   • LessonLogical and Physical LinesEnroll to open
   • LessonIndentation in PythonEnroll to open
   • QuizLogical and Physical Lines, and Indentation QuizEnroll to open
6. 06Understanding Operators and Expressions in Python4 modules · 9 lessons

   Introduction to Operators

   • LessonWhat are Operators and Operands?Enroll to open
   • LessonArithmetic Operators: Subtraction and Multiplication in PythonEnroll to open
   • LessonComparison and Boolean OperatorsEnroll to open
   • QuizOperators QuizEnroll to open

   Shortcut for Math Operations and Assignment

   • LessonSimplifying Math Operations and AssignmentEnroll to open

   Evaluation Order and Precedence

   • LessonUnderstanding Operator PrecedenceEnroll to open
   • LessonChanging the Order of EvaluationEnroll to open

   Associativity and Expressions

   • LessonUnderstanding Operator AssociativityEnroll to open
   • LessonWorking with ExpressionsEnroll to open
7. 07Mastering Control Flow in Python3 modules · 12 lessons

   Conditional Statements

   • LessonUsing if StatementsEnroll to open
   • LessonUnderstanding elif and else ClausesEnroll to open
   • LessonConditional Logic in Python: What C/C++ Programmers Need to KnowEnroll to open
   • QuizConditional Statements QuizEnroll to open

   Loops in Python

   • LessonUsing while LoopsEnroll to open
   • LessonWhile Loops with else Clauses: A Note for C/C++ ProgrammersEnroll to open
   • LessonUsing for LoopsEnroll to open
   • LessonUnderstanding Python's for Loop: A Guide for Programmers from Other LanguagesEnroll to open
   • LessonLoops Practice: Tracing While and For LoopsEnroll to open

   Controlling Loop Execution

   • LessonUsing break StatementsEnroll to open
   • LessonUsing continue StatementsEnroll to open
   • QuizLoop Control QuizEnroll to open
8. 08Mastering Functions in Python7 modules · 14 lessons

   Defining and Calling Functions

   • LessonIntroduction to FunctionsEnroll to open
   • LessonDefining a FunctionEnroll to open
   • LessonCalling a FunctionEnroll to open

   Function Parameters and Arguments

   • LessonUnderstanding Function ParametersEnroll to open
   • QuizFunction Parameters QuizEnroll to open

   Local Variables and Scope

   • LessonUnderstanding Local VariablesEnroll to open

   Global Variables and the global Statement

   • LessonUsing the global StatementEnroll to open

   Default Argument Values and Keyword Arguments

   • LessonDefault Argument ValuesEnroll to open
   • LessonKeyword ArgumentsEnroll to open
   • LessonDefault and Keyword Arguments PracticeEnroll to open

   Variable Argument Lists and Return Statements

   • LessonVariable Argument Lists: Accepting Any Number of ParametersEnroll to open
   • LessonThe return StatementEnroll to open

   Documentation and Best Practices

   • LessonUsing DocStringsEnroll to open
   • QuizFunctions Chapter QuizEnroll to open
9. 09Reusing Code with Modules8 modules · 10 lessons

   Understanding Modules

   • LessonWhat are Modules?Enroll to open
   • LessonUsing Standard Library ModulesEnroll to open

   Module Import Mechanism

   • LessonHow Python Imports ModulesEnroll to open

   Byte-compiled .pyc Files

   • LessonOptimizing Module Imports with .pyc FilesEnroll to open

   Importing Modules and Variables

   • LessonThe from … import StatementEnroll to open

   Module's __name__ Attribute

   • LessonUsing __name__ to Identify Module UsageEnroll to open

   Creating Your Own Modules

   • LessonCreating a ModuleEnroll to open

   Exploring Module Contents

   • LessonInspecting Module Attributes with dir()Enroll to open

   Packages

   • LessonCreating PackagesEnroll to open
   • QuizModule Concepts QuizEnroll to open
10. 10Data Structures in Python8 modules · 11 lessons

    Lists in Python

    • LessonCreating and Using ListsEnroll to open
    • LessonList Methods and ImmutabilityEnroll to open

    Introduction to Objects and Classes

    • LessonUnderstanding Objects and ClassesEnroll to open

    Tuples in Python

    • LessonCreating and Using TuplesEnroll to open
    • LessonSpecial Cases in TuplesEnroll to open

    Dictionaries in Python

    • LessonCreating and Using DictionariesEnroll to open
    • LessonKeyword Arguments and DictionariesEnroll to open

    Sequences in Python

    • LessonCommon Sequence OperationsEnroll to open

    Sets in Python

    • LessonCreating and Using SetsEnroll to open

    References and Copying Objects

    • LessonUnderstanding Object ReferencesEnroll to open

    More About Strings

    • LessonString MethodsEnroll to open
11. 11Problem Solving with Python7 modules · 10 lessons

    Defining the Problem and Requirements

    • LessonUnderstanding the ProblemEnroll to open
    • LessonSpecifying Program RequirementsEnroll to open
    • LessonInstalling zip on WindowsEnroll to open

    Implementing the Backup Program

    • LessonBuilding Your First Backup Program in PythonEnroll to open

    Testing and Refining the Backup Program

    • LessonTesting the Backup ProgramEnroll to open
    • LessonOrganizing Backups with Hierarchical File-NamingEnroll to open

    Enhancing the Backup Program

    • LessonAdding User CommentsEnroll to open

    Further Enhancements

    • LessonCorrecting Syntax ErrorsEnroll to open

    Software Development Process

    • LessonPhases of Software DevelopmentEnroll to open

    Additional Refinements

    • LessonPotential EnhancementsEnroll to open
12. 12Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals6 modules · 11 lessons

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

    • LessonProcedure-Oriented vs Object-Oriented ProgrammingEnroll to open
    • LessonClasses and Objects BasicsEnroll to open

    The self Parameter and Class Methods

    • LessonUnderstanding the self ParameterEnroll to open

    Classes and Objects in Python

    • LessonDefining Classes and Creating ObjectsEnroll to open

    Methods in Python Classes

    • LessonDefining and Using MethodsEnroll to open
    • LessonThe __init__ Method for InitializationEnroll to open

    Class and Object Variables

    • LessonClass Variables vs Object VariablesEnroll to open
    • QuizClass and Object Variables QuizEnroll to open

    Inheritance in Python

    • LessonBasics of InheritanceEnroll to open
    • LessonImplementing Inheritance in PythonEnroll to open
    • LessonPolymorphism through InheritanceEnroll to open
13. 13Mastering Input and Output in Python4 modules · 11 lessons

    User Input and Interaction

    • LessonGetting User InputEnroll to open
    • LessonChecking for PalindromesEnroll to open
    • LessonImproving Palindrome RecognitionEnroll to open
    • LessonPractice: User Input and PalindromesEnroll to open

    File Input/Output Operations

    • LessonWorking with Files in PythonEnroll to open
    • QuizQuiz: File Input/OutputEnroll to open

    Data Persistence with Pickle

    • LessonUsing Pickle for Data PersistenceEnroll to open
    • LessonExercise: Using PickleEnroll to open

    Handling Unicode and UTF-8

    • LessonUnderstanding Unicode and UTF-8Enroll to open
    • LessonReading and Writing Unicode FilesEnroll to open
    • LessonWriting Unicode Text to Files with UTF-8 EncodingEnroll to open
14. 14Handling Exceptions in Python5 modules · 14 lessons

    Understanding Errors and Exceptions

    • LessonSyntax Errors in Python: Why Capitalization MattersEnroll to open
    • LessonUnderstanding EOF ErrorsEnroll to open
    • QuizErrors and Exceptions QuizEnroll to open

    Handling Exceptions

    • LessonUsing try..except StatementsEnroll to open
    • LessonHandling Exceptions PracticeEnroll to open

    Raising and Handling Custom Exceptions

    • LessonCreating Custom ExceptionsEnroll to open
    • LessonCustom Exceptions ExerciseEnroll to open

    Ensuring Resource Cleanup

    • LessonUsing try..finally for Resource CleanupEnroll to open
    • LessonUsing the with Statement for Clean Resource ManagementEnroll to open
    • QuizResource Cleanup QuizEnroll to open

    Exploring the Python Standard Library

    • LessonIntroduction to the Python Standard LibraryEnroll to open
    • LessonUsing the sys ModuleEnroll to open
    • LessonLogging with the logging ModuleEnroll to open
    • LessonDebugging with Python's Standard Library: Tracing Version Info and Platform-Specific LoggingEnroll to open
15. 15Advanced Python Concepts8 modules · 20 lessons

    Installing Libraries with pip

    • LessonUsing pip for Library InstallationEnroll to open
    • Quizpip Installation QuizEnroll to open

    Returning Multiple Values and Tuple Unpacking

    • LessonReturning Multiple Values Using TuplesEnroll to open
    • LessonSwapping Variables Using Tuple UnpackingEnroll to open
    • QuizTuple Unpacking QuizEnroll to open

    Special Methods in Python Classes

    • LessonUnderstanding Special MethodsEnroll to open
    • LessonSpecial Methods PracticeEnroll to open

    Lambda Forms and List Comprehensions

    • LessonUsing Lambda FormsEnroll to open
    • LessonList Comprehensions: Building New Lists from Existing OnesEnroll to open
    • LessonLambda and List Comprehension ExerciseEnroll to open

    Receiving Tuples and Dictionaries in Functions

    • LessonReceiving Tuples and Dictionaries in FunctionsEnroll to open
    • QuizReceiving Tuples and Dictionaries QuizEnroll to open

    The assert Statement and Decorators

    • LessonUsing the assert StatementEnroll to open
    • LessonUnderstanding DecoratorsEnroll to open
    • LessonAssert and Decorators PracticeEnroll to open

    Graphical Software and GUI Libraries

    • LessonOverview of GUI LibrariesEnroll to open
    • LessonHow to Choose the Right GUI Tool for Your Python ProjectEnroll to open
    • QuizGUI Libraries QuizEnroll to open

    Various Implementations of Python

    • LessonPython Implementations: Understanding the Language vs. the SoftwareEnroll to open
    • QuizPython Implementations QuizEnroll to open