Python for Rookies

Name: Python for Rookies
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Learn the basics of the legendary Python language.

Created byJesse Boyer

Last updated 11/2013

English

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What you'll learn

Understand Python Datatypes
Use Pythons Unique Syntax
Use Python Package Manager for 3rd Party Items

Course content

7 sections • 37 lectures • 3h 14m total length

Installing Python3:21
We will install Python 2.7 on Windows in this video, we then set the Environment Variable so that we can access it through any console on the system. Python comes pre-installed on Windows. Installing on Mac, you do not have to edit the system variables.
Grab Your Text Editor1:48
Pick your favorite text editor. Here are a few suggetsions!
Get a Console You Like2:36
You'll use a terminal to run your Python code, so get one you like! OSX and Linux already have one built in you can use.

Hello World!3:13
Here we setup our simple workspace with a text editor beside a console. We will begin our first Python Script with "Hello World". Let's also get a bit more comfortable with the command line.
Variables5:09
Variables are standard placeholders in every language, its no different with Python.
Playing with Strings5:28
Learn some basics like connecting strings, formatting them and accessing characters within a string.
Example Playground: Strings2:00
Practice playing with these string examples!
Playing with Lists4:46
We'll use some of what we've learned from string and apply them to lists. You'll also learn to use your first methods to manipulate a list.
Playing with Dictionaries6:27
Time to move into Key/Value pairs with the Dictionary DataType. This is similar to arrays, but you'll see it the difference in the dictionary{} vs the list[] syntax.
Immutable Tuples5:47
"TUPLES" are pretty much "LISTS", only with less functionality, faster processing speed (CPU-wise), and their values cannot be changed. This video covers the need to know when you encounter a tuple.
Conditionals and Comparisons7:42
Conditionals simply compare your statements to evaluate if they are true. The things you'll learn are: if, else, elif, is, ==, and in.
Your First Console Application4:24
You'll create a very simple console application where you can insert your name. Then I'll show you how to keep the application running with a while loop. We'll do a simple age calculator and add 10 years to whatever age in inserted.
Chapter 1 Review

While Loop3:36
Create a while loop to count numbers. Learn how to print things out on an interval, and then learn how to break out of a while loop.
For Loop3:03
Learn the powerful for loop. You will use this all the time! We begin with a few practical examples: using the range() function and manually looping a list.
Practicing Nested Loops10:39
Learn how to loop through nested lists and dictionaries. And the special iteritems() method to assist you.
Loop Exercise2:00
Practice your looping knowledge with these sample questions. An additional answer sheet is attached if you cannot figure them out!
Chapter 2 Quiz

Beginner Definitions (Functions)7:09
Learn how to create re-usable functions in python. This helps you prevent code duplication.
Key Word Arguments2:53
Go beyond standard arguments and use keyword arguments
Arbitrary Arguments (Unlimited)4:24
These are awesome! Arbitrary arguments and Arbitrary Key Word arguments.
Intermission5:12
This is an intermission to talk briefly about programming and a few philosophies.
Function Quiz

Class Structure (Welcome to OOP)5:14
Learn to build your first class. Create instances of a class with different properties.
Importing a System Module4:05
Learn the basics of importing from the Python Standard Library
Random Module5:30
We get our hands dirty with a random module. Learn how to create random integers and floats quite easily.
JSON Module7:12
Learn how to easily use JSON the simplest serialization for passing data from string to objects and vice-versa.
OS Module7:06
Learn a few tricks in the OS module to perform Operating System based tasks.
Chapter 4 Quiz

PIP Install: Windows4:16
Instructions on installing Pythons best Package manager in Windows.
PIP Install: Linux0:58
Instructions on installing Pythons best Package manager in Linux.
Virtual Environment & Flask8:02
Learn what VirtualEnvironment is and how to install and use it. We also install Flask, a library we we use shortly!
Flask Routes8:06
Using flask you can easily build a site with URL mapping, I'll show you how to get started!
Flask Templates10:58
Learn how to create a main layout, and use sub-templates to keep a whole site.
Python code to Views5:09
Learn to pass data from the route to the view, and create a 404 Handler.
Handling Requests5:39
Handle GET/POST requests, Redirects, and I mention a few other libraries you could utilize.
Closing Summary3:43
What else is there to Python? A lot! Here are some other things you can look into, and this is only touching the surface!

Basics of using Git in the Console3:00
This is an introduction to using GIT in a console.
Installing Fabric (Windows and Linux)3:16
How to install on Windows & Linux. Ill be using a Digital Ocean Account for the Linux Demo (See links for a $10 coupon if you want to use them)
Fabric Local to Speed up Console Work (Requires GIT knowledge)12:32
Learn how to run local commands to save time working with GIT terminal.
Fabric to Server Deployment (Requires GIT knowledge)15:13
Deploy to your server using GIT!
Site Deployment Quiz

Requirements

Mac / Linux / PC

Description

You should learn this language! Python is one of the fastest growing languages, it's even renowned as the language of the decade. You can use Python on any operating system to build whatever you like, including but not limited to GUI Applications, Web Applications, and Console Applications.

I'll teach you how this seemingly strange language is actually quite simple. We cover the fundamentals to writing Python code from Syntax, Datatypes, Operators, and Looping. We'll even take a look into 3rd party package management!

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Python Beginner
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Python for Rookies

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Course content

Simple Setup3 lectures • 8min

Syntax Warmup (Chapter 1)9 lectures • 45min

Looping! Essential to Every Language (Chapter 2)4 lectures • 19min

Function Junction! (Chapter 3)4 lectures • 20min

Classes (Chapter 4)5 lectures • 29min

Introduction to Python Flask8 lectures • 47min

(Extra) Site Deployment (Intermediate)4 lectures • 34min

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