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Introduction to Python

Learning Python gives the programmer a wide variety of career paths to choose from. Python is an open-source (free) programming language that is used in web programming, data science, artificial intelligence, and many scientific applications. Learning Python allows the programmer to focus on solving problems, rather than focusing on syntax. Its relative size and simplified syntax give it an edge over languages like Java and C++, yet the abundance of libraries gives it the power needed to accomplish great things. In this tutorial you will create a guessing game application that pits the computer against the user. You will create variables, decision constructs, and loops in python to create the game. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Status: Web Applications
Status: Programming Principles
BeginnerGuided Project2 hours

Featured reviews

AA

4.0Reviewed Oct 12, 2023

Had a python screen but did not require any work. You could add a small quiz which lets the audience interact with the python console screen

GP

4.0Reviewed Aug 8, 2021

I loved this guided proyect. I ended up with 2 completed projects and wating to do more stuff with both of them. I learned about functions, inputs and using random.

AG

5.0Reviewed Jun 14, 2020

This course was pretty challenging yet it was fun to take the lab simultaneously to apply the knowledge gained by the lecture.

FA

4.0Reviewed Jun 15, 2020

There were many glitches during the course, the video stopped a bunch of times. Otherwise, it was a very fun course to do. The instructions were very clear.

MS

4.0Reviewed Sep 25, 2020

I would say this course is completely for beginners to practice their skills and understand the use of control structures, loops and functions. Overall course is good foundation for beginners. Thanks

MM

4.0Reviewed Jan 19, 2025

Great introduction to python and its functions and loops. Allows you to code on the other side of the screen which lets you practice as you learn. Terrific for beginners.

KU

5.0Reviewed Aug 4, 2023

Outstanding "Introduction to Python" course! Well-structured content, engaging instructor, and helpful hands-on exercises. Highly recommended for beginners!

RC

4.0Reviewed Oct 2, 2020

It is very very basic project on python , I think you should go if you don't know how to write basic python language in a right way for a specific problem .This project is for beginner only .

AK

5.0Reviewed Sep 22, 2023

The course was at it best with a visual studio python a learner could learn easily with it and I found it very interesting as I could write and run the program just while learning itself.

SS

5.0Reviewed Jun 6, 2020

It was a thrilling experience to learn with Dave Davilson . Thank you and looking forward to such more learning experiences

MS

4.0Reviewed Jul 22, 2020

This course tells me how to do simplified python programming. However, it does not include classes and object structure but gives me a basic understanding.

SN

4.0Reviewed Mar 14, 2022

overall nice. but instructor voice is not compactable for indian accent, so suffered problem and learned also with other platform