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Python: The Big Picture
This course will teach you what Python is, where it's being used, how to get started using Python, and understanding when it's a good choice for problems you are tasked with solving.
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- Course
Python: The Big Picture
This course will teach you what Python is, where it's being used, how to get started using Python, and understanding when it's a good choice for problems you are tasked with solving.
Beginner
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What you'll learn
At the heart of creating software is being able to use the right tool for the right job. In this course, Python: The Big Picture, you'll learn about the Python programming language. First, you'll learn what Python is, what makes it different, and why you should care. Next, you'll explore the different ways Python is being used to develop different types of applications today. Finally, you'll discover how to get started working with Python code and what next steps you can take in your Python journey. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a foundational knowledge of Python that will help you as you move forward to recognizing when Python is the right tool for any future jobs you are faced with as a software developer.
Python: The Big Picture
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Jason is a software engineer passionate about distributed computing, cloud-based technology, and fault-tolerant systems. He is a full stack developer at Concur, and formerly a Technical Evangelist and Program Manager at Microsoft. Outside of work, he is a father of two and loving husband.