Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming
A practical programming course for office workers, academics, and administrators who want to improve their productivity.
4.64 (116491 reviews)
1 146 380
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9.5 hours
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Feb 2023
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$129.99
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What you will learn
Automate tasks on their computer by writing simple Python programs.
Write programs that can do text pattern recognition with "regular expressions".
Programmatically generate and update Excel spreadsheets.
Parse PDFs and Word documents.
Crawl web sites and pull information from online sources.
Write programs that send out email notifications.
Use Python's debugging tools to quickly figure out bugs in your code.
Programmatically control the mouse and keyboard to click and type for you.
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Our Verdict
This course offers a strong introduction to Python programming, focusing on automation techniques; however, it could benefit from updates, interactive exercises, and the inclusion of additional resources. Despite minor drawbacks, learners report clear explanations and practical examples that helped reinforce concepts for those with some basic prior exposure to Python. For ambitious beginners eager to improve productivity with automation, this course is a solid foundation but should be supplemented with more recent learning materials as needed.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive coverage of Python automation techniques, including text pattern recognition, Excel spreadsheet generation, web crawling, and email notifications.
- Clear explanations delivered in a smooth format, making it easy to understand for beginners.
- Practical examples and project-based learning, such as programming a simple game in the early stages.
- Access to the author's book with additional detail, practice projects, and resources.
Potential Drawbacks
- Some course content is outdated, especially regarding Python 3.5 commands and older versions of certain packages (e.g., Selenium and Openpyxl).
- Lack of hands-on exercises or quizzes within the course to ensure understanding.
- Dated module APIs, particularly in Lessons 13-15, causing difficulties for those trying to use updated package versions.
- Missing resources like example PDFs and texts used in code examples.
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02/07/2015
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12/05/2019
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