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In this specialization, you'll gain a solid foundation in Python programming, starting from the basics to advanced topics. You'll explore essential concepts such as functions, variables, data types, control flow, and object-oriented programming. Along the way, you'll develop critical skills in debugging, testing, and working with Python libraries like Scrapy for web scraping.
The journey begins with an introduction to Python and setting up your development environment. You’ll then dive into core programming concepts, including strings, numbers, lists, dictionaries, and sets. You will gradually progress to more advanced topics like recursion, error handling, and file management. Hands-on projects, such as creating a Texas Hold'em Poker game, will allow you to apply your skills in real-world scenarios.
This specialization is ideal for beginners who want to learn Python from scratch, or those seeking to solidify their programming foundation. No prior programming experience is required.
By the end of the specialization, you will write Python code, understand programming concepts, debug and test your programs, and use libraries to build applications. You'll be ready to take on real-world projects and apply your Python skills.
Applied Learning Project
Put your Python skills into practice through dozens of hands-on coding exercises and a comprehensive capstone project that brings together everything you've learned throughout the course. You'll build a fully functional Texas Hold'em Poker application using object-oriented programming, inheritance, testing, debugging, and software design principles while applying real-world development practices. Along the way, you'll also complete practical exercises covering data structures, file handling, regular expressions, decorators, virtual environments, unit testing, mocking, and web scraping with Scrapy, giving you the confidence to build, test, and maintain professional Python applications from scratch.
