Python Fundamentals

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Python Fundamentals

An intensive, hands-on deep dive into Python. You’ll be able to program in Python. Everything we learn, we also practice. Hands-on exercises will grow in complexity and include combinations of the various topics

Course duration: 2 days

Course price: 4,228 ILS

Course start date: 02/09/2024

Registration Syllabus PDF

Course overview

Python – a leading programming language that enables development of tools and applications various purposes.

The course will enrich applicable knowledge in programming using Python. The course will include theoretical knowledge and vast hands-on practice in every field that will be acquired. Participants will gain ability in programming through scripts in the Python programming language. The course will include the following topics:
The unique characteristics of the language including syntax rules, advantages and disadvantages of the programming language in comparison to other programming languages.
Installation of a full working environment and creation of input and output.
The participants will have full capability of use and development within the Python environment including the use of editor and debugger.
Use of variables and casting of variables (int, float, complex, boolean).
Use of ‘if’ statements – if, else, elif.
Boolean operators and numerical operators.
Use of strings variables; use of string functions including slicing.
Types of loops and related commands such as: break, continue, pass, else.
Use of modules including – module creation and import.
Advanced data types: List, Tuple, Sets, Dictionary – creation, manipulations on variables.
Reading and writing files: creation, open, close, read, write, append, etc.
File types – Random and sequence.
Functions – definition, usage, capabilities, return values.
Exception Handling
Python modules – Introduction, creation, import.
Performance consideration while developing with Python.

All hands-on topics that will be learnt throughout the course will be exercised to gain practical expertise. Summary exercises will include programming and developing that requires combined use of the various topics

Course Outline:

Day 1:

Introduction – Programming languages, uniqueness of Python as a programming language, interpreter
Installing of full working environment
Familiarization of working environment, creation of input and output
Use of comments, Docstrings
Class practice
Presentation of Python variables:
• int, float, Complex, String, Boolean
• Use of casting when needed
• Strings – functions, slicing
• Class practice
Flow control – conditions – if, elif, else
Boolean operators
Numeric operators including power and modulo
Class practice
Presentation of the debugger and practical use
Class practice – writing scripts and use of the debugger for troubleshooting
Loops – for and while (Syntax, Differences)
Additional commands for control: break, continue, pass, else
Class practice
Advanced data types:
• List – creation, assignment, access
• List functions and operators
• Slicing
• Sort and reverse sort
• Class practice

Day 2:

More advanced data types:
• Tuple, Sets, Dictionary – creation, assignment, access
• Class practice
Reading and writing files (Random and Sequence)
• Creation, open, close
• Read, write, append
• Class practice
Functions
• definition, usage, capabilities, return values, documentation
• Class practice• Exception Handling
• Introduction
• When is exception handling actually required?
• Examples
• Class practice
Python modules
• Introduction
• Using modules, modules creation, import modules
• Class practice
Performance consideration while developing with Python
• Improve Python performance and code efficiency
• function call in loop definition
• list vs. dictionary
• more examples
• Class practice and scripts run-time measurements