Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level language that gets work done in a hurry! Python can improve all professionals ability to do work and is freely available on all major platforms without a charge. All lessons in our courseware are highly relevant for scripting within the workplace.
In this Introduction to Python programming training course, you will learn to develop applications using Python's language features, standard library modules, and third-party software packages. Gain the skills to achieve rapid development cycles, faster time-to-market, and lower cost of maintenance. Python is a powerful and flexible object-oriented scripting language that is designed for ease of use and enhanced productivity.
• Some basic understanding of command line (Win CMD/Unix Shell) will help quickly picking up
• Basic awareness/idea of any scripting language is a plus
• Enthusiasm to learn new things
This course is an appropriate introduction to students of any background looking to get started with Python. System administrators, network engineers, managers, and those with development skills in other programming languages will find the lessons and labs highly relevant to their disciplines.
In this course, students will learn how to get started with Python, including an overview of the Standard Library, and popular 3rd party libraries. Lessons include version control with git, storing data in list and dictionaries, working with objects and methods, conditionals, looping, creating functions, and building classes. Highly relevant labs enhance these skills as students learn how to use JSON pulled from APIs, manipulate Excel spreadsheets, create feature rich charts and graphs, and parse log files with the Python regular expression library.
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• Interactive Labs