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Core Python 3: The Numeric Tower, Conversion, and Operators

This course will teach you about the numbers that are available in Python and how to implement math operators on your own classes.

Advanced
1h 4m
(32)

Created by Matt Harrison

Last Updated Jun 10, 2022

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Core Python 3: The Numeric Tower, Conversion, and Operators

This course will teach you about the numbers that are available in Python and how to implement math operators on your own classes.

Advanced
1h 4m
(32)

Created by Matt Harrison

Last Updated Jun 10, 2022

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There are many reasons that you would need to use numbers or complex math in a software development scenario. For example, Python can be used to quickly count currency, calculate camera aperture, and create fractals. In this course, The Numeric Tower, Numbers, and Operators, you’ll learn how numbers work behind the scenes. First, you’ll explore the built-in number types. Next, you’ll discover how the operators work. Finally, you’ll learn how to implement operators on your objects. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of numbers and protocols needed to leverage operators and custom classes.

Core Python 3: The Numeric Tower, Conversion, and Operators
Advanced
1h 4m
(32)
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Matt Harrison
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Matt Harrison runs MetaSnake, a Python and Data Science consultancy and corporate training shop. He is the author of best selling Python books. He blogs at ``hairysun.com`` and occasionally tweets useful Python related information at ``@__mharrison__``

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