- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by Rice University
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This course will continue the introduction to Python programming that started with Python Programming Essentials. We'll learn about different data representations, including strings, lists, and tuples, that form the core of all Python programs. We will also teach you how to access files, which will allow you to store and retrieve data within your programs. These concepts and skills will help you to manipulate data and write more complex Python programs. By the end of the course, you will be able to write Python programs that can manipulate data stored in files. This will extend your Python programming expertise, enabling you to write a wide range of scripts using Python This course uses Python 3. While most Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This course introduces basic desktop Python development environments, allowing you to run Python programs directly on your computer. This choice enables a smooth transition from online development environments.Modules
Introduction
2
Videos
- Welcome!
- Class Structure
Core Materials
4
Videos
- Python Strings
- Indexing Strings
- Searching Strings
- Slicing Strings
1
Readings
- Formatting Strings
Programming Tips and Practice
1
Videos
- Answering Common Python Questions
1
Readings
- Practice Exercises for Strings
Assessment - Quiz
1
Assignment
- Strings
Core Materials
5
Videos
- Lists
- List Indexing and Slicing
- Splitting and Joining Strings
- List Searching
- Iteration over Lists
2
Readings
- Defining and Accessing Lists
- Iteration
Programming Tips and Practice
2
Videos
- Using Thonny's Debugger
- Debugging an Example Program
2
Readings
- Using Thonny
- Practice Exercises for Lists
Assessment - Quiz
1
Assignment
- Lists
Code Materials
4
Videos
- List Mutation
- Tuples
- Objects and References
- Understanding List References
2
Readings
- List Processing Example
- Visualizing Objects and References
Programming Tips and Practice
1
Videos
- Diagnosing List Reference Issues
1
Readings
- Practice Exercises for List Manipulation
Assessment - Quiz
1
Assignment
- List Manipulation
Core Materials
3
Videos
- Opening and Reading Files
- Reading Files using Iteration
- Writing Files
1
Readings
- Introduction to Files
Programming Tips and Practice
1
Videos
- Working with File Paths
2
Readings
- Understanding File Systems and Paths
- Practice Project: Updating the CodeSkulptor Docs
Assessment - Project
2
External Tool
- Project: File Differences
- Project Submission History
1
Videos
- Project Video
2
Readings
- Project Description: File Differences
- OwlTest: Automated Feedback and Assessment
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Dive into Python Data Representations with Coursera's foundational IT & Computer Science course. Led by expert instructors, learn to manipulate core Python data types like strings, lists, and tuples, and master file access techniques. Enhance your Python 3 skills over 540 minutes of engaging content, suitable for beginners. Flexible subscription options available.

Scott Rixner

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