Interested in learning how to write code and develop apps in Python?
In this Introduction to Python course, you will learn how to use Python’s features, standard library modules, and third-party software packages.
Introduction to Python Training Course Benefits:
- Learn how to rapidly develop feature-rich applications using Python's built-in statements, functions, and collection types
- Structure code with classes, modules, and packages that leverage object-oriented features
- Create multiple data accessors to manage various data storage formats
- Access additional features with library modules and packages
- Test your knowledge with the included end-of-course exam
- Leverage continued support with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching and computing sandbox
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Python
In this module, you learn about:
- Python language characteristics
- The Python execution model
Module 2: Leveraging Python Built-in Types
In this module, you learn about:
- Manipulating string and numeric literals
- Declaring and initializing variables
- Performing arithmetic calculations
- Making decisions and performing iterations
- Formatting and slicing strings
- Aggregating related data
- Accessing positional information in lists Representing ordered data with tuples
- Efficiently handling data collection with iterators
Module 3: Organizing and Structuring Code
In this module, you learn about:
- Defining positional, keyword, and default arguments
- Implementing variable-length argument lists
- Iterating with generator functions
- Grouping code into modules
- Referencing functions from modules by qualification
- Accessing the Standard Library
Module 4: Implementing Classes and Objects
In this module, you learn about:
- Declaring and modifying objects
- Encapsulating attributes and methods in classes
- Initializing objects with constructors
- Accessing and modifying attributes with methods
- Reusing functionality through inheritance
- Extending methods from base classes
- Overriding methods for dynamic behavior
- Tracing the scope in the namespace
Module 5: Manipulating the File System
In this module, you learn about:
- Reading and writing text and files
- Accessing structured and unstructured data
- Increasing program robustness through handling exceptions
- Maintaining program control with error handlers
- Detecting errors and raising exceptions
Module 6: Interfacing with Relational Databases
In this module, you learn about:
- Creating a SQL database connection
- Instantiating cursors to access a database
- Executing SQL statements within a Python program
- Retrieving desired data sets
- Updating the database with action statements
- Processing requests with Python controllers
