Python for Non-Programmers

Python for Non-Programmers

1h 56mBeginner2021-12-17

Authors

Nick Walter

Nick Walter

Mobile and web developer, instructor, and coding enthusiast

Course details

Did you know that learning Python is one of the easiest ways to learn to code? It’s true. And in this course you can avoid the jargon and make learning how to code a lot more fun. You don’t have to be an expert technician, either. Join instructor Nick Walter and find out what you need to get started now.

In this course, Nick teaches the fundamentals of Python to you: a non-programmer, a user with little to no coding experience. Learn more about what Python is, and what it is and isn’t used for. Explore how Python works with numbers and how you can interact with simple programs such as a simple number-guessing game. Find out how to work with text in Python by building a reusable function to count the words in a block of text. And along the way, tackle quick challenges and other games that allow you to put your new skills to the test.

Skills covered

PythonProgramming LanguagesOpen SourceSoftware DevelopmentOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Python from zero
  • Your first line of code

Python Basics

  • Variables
  • Numbers - Ints and floats
  • Strings
  • Using variables in strings
  • Booleans and if statements
  • Comparison and else

Project 1 - Fortune Cookie

  • Picking random numbers
  • Choosing what fortune to show

Lists, Loops, and Dictionaries

  • Lists
  • Lists - Add, insert, delete
  • For loops
  • Dictionaries

Project 2 - Lyrics Analyzer

  • Splitting a string
  • Counting the words

Functions and More

  • Functions
  • Parameters
  • Return
  • Comments
  • Input

Project 3 - Number Guesser

  • Game loop
  • Higher, lower, and polish

Conclusion

  • Next steps
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