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Learn to Code in Python

Start coding in Python with hands-on lessons that build the habits you'll use in every future course.

What will you learn?

Learn the basics of the Python programming language, and why it's one of the most popular programming languages out there. You'll get hands-on practice with all the core concepts, and learn how to apply them to real-world problems. You don't need any prior programming experience to be able to complete this course, it's intended for complete beginners.

Chapter List

1
Introduction
Learn about the Python programming language and why it's so ubiquitous
2
Variables
Learn how variables are declared and used in Python
3
Functions
Learn how to declare and call functions
4
Scope
Learn how Python scopes variables in different contexts
5
Testing and Debugging
Learn how unit tests and good debugging practices will help you write better code
6
Computing
Learn the basics of how computers work internally
7
Comparisons
Learn how to compare different values and make logical decisions in a program
8
Loops
Master the art of reusing code
9
Lists
Learn the most basic and powerful data structure in all of coding
10
Dictionaries
Learn about Python's built-in support for complex structures
11
Sets
Master another basic data structure of the Python language
12
Errors
Learn how to deal with unexpected data and inputs in a Python program
13
Type Hints
Learn how to use type hints to make Python code easier to read and debug
14
Practice
Put your skills to work by squashing extra challenging practice problems
15
Quiz
Quiz yourself on some of the important-to-know facts about the Python language

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Despite trying to learn on my own, I never really felt so comfortable with Python's basic syntax until now. Great course!

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David Ballesteros

Colombia

This is a good course for a braindead like me which never read a instruction paper and always headbutt the problem until it get fix

(5/5)
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Fariz Akhdan

Indonesia

good start into fundamental concepts, solid entry point

(5/5)
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Maksymilian Turski

Poland

it have the basics needed to start making python code

(5/5)
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Angel De Jesus Atanasio Diaz

Mexico

course's structure is really good and practical. but I didn't like much game senarious. it is just my taste

(5/5)
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Akbar

Uzbekistan Tashkent

in my opinion what I learn here cover most of the basics quite well

(5/5)
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Bayu Wipradnyana

Indonesia

Let me just start by saying that if you are on the fence about signing up for Boot.dev, please don't be afraid to dive right in! My first exposure to Python in college and using textbooks was not a pleasant experience... this course could not be more different! The content was fun and engaging. As a professional C# developer, it was a blast to see and compare the differences between these languages!

(5/5)
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Nick Hofmann

United States

As someone who dabbled in JavaScript this was a great way to get back into the mix.

(4/5)
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Hugo Villalobos

United States

It is a great start point for all wanna be programers

(5/5)
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Mauro Bueno

Brazil

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