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This Introduction to Python 3 training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core syntax and functions provided by Python, including coverage of its object-oriented and functional programming features. The course also explores the Python standard library. Python is a powerful and popular object-oriented programming/scripting language with many high quality libraries. 

What you will learn

  •     How to write maintainable, efficient Python code
  •     Proper structuring of programs using functions and classes
  •     Effective use of functional programming
  •     The best ways to handle text and regular expressions
  •     How to handle exceptions
  •     What is available from the Python standard library
  •     What are the main 3rd party libraries

Introduction to Python 3

Course Code

GTIT19

Duration

2 Days

Course Fee

€500.00

 

NB: You will be required to use your laptop for course participation.

Accreditation

N/A

Target Audience

This Introduction to Python 3 training course is designed for anyone who needs to learn how to write programs in Python or support/modify existing programs.

Attendee Requirements

  •     At least 6 months programming experience
  •     Familiarity with OO concepts would be an advantage

If you have any questions or doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites for this course, or indeed are wondering which course best suits you, please Contact Us to discuss your suitability for course attendance.

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Course Description

This Introduction to Python 3 training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core syntax and functions provided by Python, including coverage of its object-oriented and functional programming features. The course also explores the Python standard library. Python is a powerful and popular object-oriented programming/scripting language with many high quality libraries. 

What you will learn

  •     How to write maintainable, efficient Python code
  •     Proper structuring of programs using functions and classes
  •     Effective use of functional programming
  •     The best ways to handle text and regular expressions
  •     How to handle exceptions
  •     What is available from the Python standard library
  •     What are the main 3rd party libraries
Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Python

  • Lesson 1.1: Overview of Python
  • Lesson 1.2: Installing Python
  • Lesson 1.3: Getting ready to develop

Module 2 – Python Language Fundamentals

  • Lesson 2.1: Python Syntax Rules
  • Lesson 2.2: Python Data Types and variables
  • Lesson 2.3 Object Essentials
  • Lesson 2.4 Decision Structures and Loops

Module 3: Working with Functions

  • Lesson 3.1 Advantages of functions
  • Lesson 3.2 Writing and calling functions
  • Lesson 3.3 Passing parameters

Module 4: Exception Handling

  • Lesson 4.1 Overview of exceptions in Python
  • Lesson 4.2 Handling exceptions
  • Lesson 4.3 Raising an Exceptions

Module 5: Collections

  • Lesson 5.1 Collections of Data
  • Lesson 5.2 Other Collections of Data

Module 6: Strings and Regular Expressions

  • Lesson 6.1: Overview of strings in Python
  • Lesson 6.2: Introduction to regular expressions
  • Lesson 6.3: Using regular expressions in Python

Module 7: Object Oriented Programming

  1. Lesson 7.1 Classes
  2. Lesson 7.2 Inheritance

Module 8: Working with Files

Module 9: Web Service Requests

 

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