Python

Curriculum

8 chapters, each with a tutorial, a live example, a quiz, an exercise, a challenge, and class practice.

1. 1

   Introduction to Python

   Why Python, and writing your first few lines.

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2. 2

   Data Types & Variables

   Strings, numbers, lists, and dictionaries.

3. 3

   Control Flow

   if/elif/else and comparison operators.

4. 4

   Loops

   for and while, plus break/continue.

5. 5

   Functions

   def, parameters, return values, and scope.

6. 6

   Lists & Dictionaries

   The two workhorse collection types.

7. 7

   Error Handling

   try/except and reading tracebacks.

8. 8

   Modules & Packages

   import, pip, and organizing larger scripts.