Introduction to Python

An easy–to–learn programming language, Python is explored in this course from Vision Training Systems. Python is developed under an OSI–approved open source license, making it freely usable and distributable, even for commercial use. A general–purpose programming language created nearly three decades ago, it is now one of the most popular languages used today for data science and machine learning.

Python interpreters are available for the main operating systems as well (Linux, Mac OS, Windows, Android, iOS, BSD, etc.) so it’s very flexible in where it is used. The language has a simple syntax that makes it suitable for learning to program as a first language. The learning curve is smoother than other languages such as Java, which quickly requires learning about Object Oriented Programming or C/C++ that require understanding pointers. Still, it’s possible to learn about OOP or functional programming in Python when the time comes

Where is Python Used?

Web Development, using the frameworks Django, Flask, Pylons

Data Science and Visualization using Numpy, Pandas and Matplotlib

Machine learning with Tensorflow and Scikit–learn

Desktop applications with PyQt, Gtk, wxWidgets and many more

Mobile applications using Kivy or BeeWare

Education: Python is a great language to learn programming

This course will teach you and show you the basics of Python programming. We will go over concepts like loops, variables, operators, syntax and coding practices. With each module, we will build upon your knowledge from the previous module. This reinforces all the concepts along the way and at the end of some modules you will work on exercises to prove to yourself you can do this. After taking this course you will be ready to move on to a move advanced course allowing you to build on the foundation this course provides. You will be making more sophisticated and more robust programs in no time using your new skills. 25 different modules and 8 final projects