Python: Getting Started

By Bo Milanovich
Python is very simple, yet incredibly powerful programming language. You can use it for writing web and desktop apps, scripts, and more. This course teaches you the basics of Python syntax, functions, creating console and web apps, and distribution.
Play course overview
Course info
Rating
(1346)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Apr 27, 2017
Duration
2h 60m
Table of contents
Course Overview
Course Overview 1m
Introduction
Introduction 2m What Makes Python so Amazing? 4m Python 2 vs. Python 3? 3m Installing Python 4m The Awesomeness of the Python Console 4m Installing PyCharm 4m
Types, Statements, and Other Goodies
Introduction 1m Types in Python - Wait, What? 4m Integers and Floats 2m Strings 5m Boolean and None 2m If Statements 6m Lists 7m Loops 6m Break and Continue 4m While Loops 2m Dictionaries 4m Exceptions 8m Other Data Types 2m Summary 1m
Functions, Files, Yield, and Lambda
Module Overview 1m Our App - PyStudentManager 1m Functions 5m Function Arguments 9m Adding Students to Our App 5m Nested Functions and Closures 1m Opening, Reading, and Writing Files 7m Yield 3m Lambda Functions 2m Summary 1m
Object Oriented Programming - Classes and Why Do We Need Them?
Module Overview 1m Classes and Why Do We Need Them? 6m Defining a Class in Python 3m Adding Methods to Our Class 3m Constructor and Other Special Methods 5m Instance and Class Attributes 5m Inheritance and Polymorphism 7m Breaking Our App into Modules 3m Comments 1m Summary 1m
Putting It All Together - Let’s Make It a Web App
Module Overview 0m Installing Python Packages and Flask 4m Making Our App a Web App 5m How Much Code Did We Share? 2m Summary 1m
Python Tips and Tricks
Module Overview 1m Working with Virtual Environments 4m Debugging Python Code 4m Creating an Executable File from a Python App 6m Creating a Setup File 6m Course Conclusion 1m
Description
Course info
Rating
(1346)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Apr 27, 2017
Duration
2h 60m
Description

Hello, and welcome to Python: Getting Started, part of the Python Learning Path here at Pluralsight. My name is Bo Milanovich, and I’m looking forward to helping you learn this powerful and versatile language.

Along the way, you’re going to be learning about things like syntax, functions, and classes, exploring how to create a console application and how to convert that same app into a web app, as well learn how to create executable files and an installation wizard from your Python app. In addition to Python, you’ll also be using Flask and Pycharm. This is a beginner-friendly course, but you’ll want to make sure you’re already up to speed on programming basics, such as what a function does and what a variable is.

So if you’re ready to get going, Python: Getting Started is waiting for you. Thanks again for visiting me here at Pluralsight!

Course FAQ
Course FAQ
What is Python used for?

Python is used for writing web apps, desktop apps, scripts, and more.

What are the Python basics that I will learn in this course?

In this course, you'll learn Python syntax and functions, as well as how to create and distribute apps.

What fundamentals do I need in order to learn Python?

You will want to be familiar with some programming basics like what functions do and what variables are.

What software do I need in order to use Python?

You can run Python from the Windows command prompt, Mac OS PowerShell, and some Linux distributions come with Python already installed. In this course, we will also be working inside Flask and PyCharm.

What working knowledge will I have after finishing this course?

At the end of the course, we will put all of our knowledge to work and build a web app.

About the author
Bo Milanovich
About the author

Bo is a senior software developer from Serbia who is deeply involved with Python. In the past years, Bo has taught several courses online and offline at various universities.

More from the author
Python Desktop Application Development: Part 2 - Design
Intermediate
2h 18m
Oct 10, 2014
Python Desktop Application Development
Beginner
1h 43m
Sep 4, 2014
Section Introduction Transcripts
Section Introduction Transcripts

Course Overview
Hi everyone! My name is Bo Milanovich, and welcome to my course, Python: Getting Started. I have been a Python developer for a long time, and I'm super excited to share my knowledge of this awesome programming language. With Python, you can build web apps, desktop apps, do scientific computations, create scripts, artificial intelligence software, and even home automation software. This course is a getting started course for developing python applications, and you don't need prior experience with Python at all. Some of the major topics we will cover include installing Python on every major operating system, learning the syntax and the basic features of the language, developing a console application and converting it into a web app, and creating executable files and setup wizards from our Python app. By the end of this course, you'll know the basics of Python programming and be ready to develop applications on your own. From here, continue learning by diving into Python frameworks and libraries with courses on Django for web development, TensorFlow for artificial intelligence, SciPy for scientific computation, and PyQt for cross-platform desktop applications. I hope you'll join me on this journey to learn Python with the Python: Getting Started course at Pluralsight.

You're the smartest person in the room

PROVE IT

Your team won't just close the skills gap

THEY'LL HURDLE IT