Coding 101: Python for Beginners

What You Will Learn?

• What You Need.
• The class is designed for anyone with little to no knowledge of coding. No prerequisite knowledge is required. Unlike other courses, you won't need to install anything on your computer either: All you need is a desktop, internet, and an hour of time..
• To avoid installation, we use a website called pytwiddle.com -- it's free, doesn't require an account to use, and allows you to share code easily (by clicking on the "Share" button)..
• What You’ll Learn.
• You’ll learn the fundamentals of code using Python. However, unlike most coding courses, this class doesn’t give you an exhaustive list of minutiae; instead, you learn just enough to start using code. The goal is for you to finish the class with (a) a set of nifty tools, (b) the ability to write more nifty tools, and (c) the recognition of code’s value in automating day-to-day functions. You’ll cover the following concepts throughout the course:.
• What You'll Build.
• Along the way, you’ll create a set of tools to demonstrate these concepts -- a wide set of tools that you can use out-of-the-box or with a small enhancements, to improve your day-to-day:.
• Exclusive Resources.
• The class will include links to exclusive resources including the following:.
• Want to learn more?.
• Interested in creative coding? Check out my VR 101 (AFrame Nature Scenes) class..
• Interested in data science or machine learning? Check out my SQL 101 (Database Design), Data 101 (Analytics), or Computer Vision 101 (Applied ML) classes..
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• Acknowledgements: This course roughly follows UC Berkeley’s introductory computer science textbook: composingprograms.com. B-roll used in introductory video CC-0 licensed by Pexels (Karolina Grabowska, Pavel Danilyuk, Nino Souza, Oila Danilevich, Joao Adao, Distill, Mikhail Nilov, Steve Johnson)..