Python Course of the Month – Python Basics. Part 2

Have you started learning Python? Keep learning and take your next step towards an IT career. We present Python Basics: Part 2, the second installment of our Python courses for beginners.

For some time now, our Python Basics: Part 1 course has been available for free. We believe that anyone should be able to see if coding is for them; that’s why we made this course open to everyone. What's more, it's a great way to check how our platform works.

In fact, each of our courses starts with a few free exercises. To see if a particular course works for you, just create a free account and sign up for the course.

What if you’ve already taken Python Basics: Part 1 and enjoyed it? Then it’s time to continue your learning path. That’s why Python Basics: Part 2 is our Python Course of the Month for August 2023. Enjoy!

What Is Python?

Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language. It was created by Guido van Rossum, a Dutch programmer, in the early 1990s. He created the language with clarity of code and ease of learning in mind, and it shows. As soon as you start writing Python code, you’ll notice what I'm talking about. Most of the commands are based on plain English; they are logical and easy to remember.

Python's simplicity often makes it the first language IT beginners choose. But that doesn't mean it's not a full-fledged programming language. On the contrary; it is one of the most versatile and powerful languages out there. Check out the latest Stack Overflow Developer Survey to see just how popular Python is.

Python also has a huge online community. And it is constantly expanding its capabilities with more libraries, packages, and scripts. This means you can use these code packages to quickly add capabilities to your own programs – without having to write the code yourself! Pretty cool, isn’t it?

Why Should You Learn Python?

Programming is hot right now, and Python is the best programming language to start with. It has a simple syntax and it’s very logical; even people with no previous experience in IT or coding can learn it easily.

Rather than try to convince you to learn Python, I recommend you check out any website with Python job openings. See how many companies are looking for people with Python skills, even at a very basic level.

I’d never say Java or C++ (for example) are inferior choices. They have many applications and are widely used. But anyone who has tried to learn these languages knows they are not for everyone. Python is definitely more beginner-friendly.

Do you want to create websites, automate everyday tasks, or work with data? Python can help you with all of these things. The possibilities are almost endless, especially with the vast number of Python libraries and packages available. Would you like to become a Python developer or a data scientist? Or maybe you want to understand the basics of data processing with Python? Whichever path you choose, we've got you covered.

Python is the best way to enter the IT world!

But let’s see why Python Basics: Part 2 should be your next step in your Python learning experience.

What You'll Find in Python Basics: Part 2

This month’s Python Course of the Month is the second in our three-course Python Basics track. This series covers all the basic concepts you need to start writing your own apps in Python. You can also find this course in our Learn Programming with Python track.

Python Basics: Part 2 contains 74 interactive exercises; it should take about 10 hours to complete. This course teaches you how to:

• Defining lists in Python; accessing, adding, joining, and deleting list elements; using index slicing and the in operator; and iterating over lists.
• Working with Python dictionaries, including iterating over dictionaries and using dictionaries in functions.
• Working with text files in Python, including writing, reading, and modifying them.
• Handling errors in your applications.

All tasks in our Python course are interactive; you not only learn the theory, but you also write the code and test if it works. And all this takes place in your web browser. You don't need to install or configure anything on your computer.

You write real code and see the results. This is the best way to learn Python.

For more information, check out our articles on Why Learn Python and how to Learn Python Faster. It is never too late to start learning Python. Anyone can learn and become successful at any age. You’re never too old to learn programming!

Who Should Take This Python Basics Course?

The first and most obvious answer to this question is “anyone who has completed Python Basics: Part 1”. This interactive Python course also comes in handy for students taking entry-level classes in Python and for those in academia who want to leverage Python in their fields of study.

Generally, I recommend our Python Basics courses to anyone who wants to start programming with no prior experience. Are you one of those people? See if this Python course is right for you. Create a free account at LearnPython.com and get started with zero commitment.

Ready to Take the Next Step with Python?

I hope you already know why you shouldn't stop following the Python path. Keep on learning, keep on developing! The future is yours – you can achieve your career goals if you use the right tools. Programming will definitely help you succeed!

What to do

• Create a free LearnPython.com account or log in if you already have one.
• Start the course. You'll have free access to the first few exercises. You can see if it is for you before buying.

Happy learning!