Launch your career with basics of programming and software development for beginners and learn Python basics
InstructorRick CrisciThe curriculum builds from basic arithmetic and variables toward more complex control flow, such as loops and functions.
Instruction includes essential modern workflows like Git, GitHub, and the use of AI in software development.
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A presentation slide titled elseif / elif displays Python code for conditional statements with arrows linking specific lines to explanatory text boxes.
A presentation slide titled Variables, Inputs, and Arithmetic displays Python code snippets using input, int, and print functions.
A presentation slide titled What is an IDE? featuring a blue document icon over a code background and a definition of the term.
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FreeThe Python portion utilizes specific tasks, such as creating a calculator and a number guessing game, to apply concepts.
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The curriculum aligns well with the stated goal of teaching programming basics to beginners.