Variables, Functions and Functional Programming, Closures, Decorators, Modules and Packages
InstructorDr. Fred Baptiste
The curriculum provides an in-depth look at memory management through reference counting and garbage collection, alongside detailed numeric type internals.
Instruction covers complex decorator applications, including memoization and dispatching, as well as first-class functions and partials.
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The content aligns well with the stated goal of helping intermediate learners move beyond basic syntax.