Course of the Month – Working With Strings in Python

Being able to work with strings in Python is essential to becoming a confident programmer. For those who want to improve their Python skills, we have chosen the interactive course Working with Strings in Python as the Python Course of the Month for February 2024.

This is not a Python course for absolute beginners. If you have never written a line of code or are not familiar with basic Python syntax, I recommend you start with our Python Basics track and come back here later. This track is a set of three online Python courses that help you think like a developer and gain basic Python knowledge.

However, if you already know the basics of Python programming and want to take it a step further, you've come to the right place. Our interactive Python course is a great way to build your competencies and expand your skill set to work masterfully with strings in Python.

If you follow our blog, you know we choose one LearnPython.com course every month to feature. We do this to present a proposed learning path for our users. In the previous months, we selected beginner courses found in the Python Basics track, our Python course for future data scientists, and our interactive Python Practice courses. Now, it's time for Working with Strings in Python.

What Are Strings in Python?

If you came here looking for information about Python strings, you probably know what Python is. For everyone else, let me just say it is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages in the world. It is used in many areas, including web development, deep learning, automation, and data science.

Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language. Its great advantage lies in its vast number of libraries and scripts. They are created and developed by the members of Python’s active online community and extend the already great capabilities of the language.

Python all started with a Danish programmer who (at the time) was not well known. He thought many people who wanted to program didn’t get into it because no solution was simple or logical enough. He wanted a solution that would not require an IT degree. This programmer’s name was Guido van Rossum.

This is how Python was created, and it remains faithful to Guido van Rossum’s original intentions to be simple and easy to learn – despite its multitude of applications.

The entire LearnPython.com team loves Python, and we want as many people as possible to learn this brilliant programming language and share our passion. We have created our interactive Python courses for this reason. Looking at the reactions of our users, we can confidently say that Mr. Rossum's idea was successful!

But let's go back to strings in Python. A string in Python is just a single character or a group of Unicode characters. We create them with single, double, and sometimes even triple quotes.

Here is a simple example:

string = "Learn Python!"
print(string)

Result:

Learn Python!

Of course, this is a banal example. We can accomplish the same thing by creating two strings.

string1 = "Learn "
string2 = "Python!"
print(string1+string2)

Result:

Learn Python!

Working with strings isn't always that easy. It often requires experience and appropriate skills. Fortunately, you can now get them by doing our online Working With Strings in Python course.

More on Python strings you can find in these articles:

• An Overview of Python String Methods
• Python’s String format() Cheat Sheet
• How to Get a Substring of a String in Python

Why Should You Learn How to Work With Strings in Python?

If you are considering a career in programming, you must be able to work with strings. Every developer does this in their day-to-day work. You can't call yourself an expert without being able to work masterfully with strings.

Then, there's the financial aspect. If you learn Python well, you can make a career of it and earn more money. Python is a sought-after skill that employers gladly reward. So, by building up your skillset with working with strings in Python, you can have a real impact on your future earnings. By knowing more, you may be able to get a better position or a raise. Don't know how much Python professionals are earning now? Check out the article Python Jobs to Choose in 2023. Spoiler alert! They earn really good money.

If you don't know what Python can do for you, see what some global corporations use it for. If it’s useful to Netflix and Uber, it can help your business, too.

Perhaps someone has suggested you learn other languages, like Java or C++, instead. It’s a super idea, but it can go wrong. Find out why Python is widely chosen as a first programming language. And if you're looking for more reasons to learn Python, read 5 Reasons to Learn Python in 2023.

What You'll Find in Working With Strings in Python

Our Python Course of the Month is one of the interactive courses in our Data Processing with Python track. You can also find it in the Python for Data Science track.

This awesome online Python course contains 57 interactive exercises. The whole thing should not take you more than 10 hours to complete.

This course teaches you how to:

• Join, iterate, and slice strings.
• Use popular string functions.
• Format string values in the output.
• Use Python-specific syntax to write brief but comprehensive code.
• And much more!

All exercises in this online Python course are interactive and suitable for Python learners. Remember that if you are a complete novice, you should consider starting with the Python Basics track.

If you have tried to learn Python so far but have failed for some reason, it is likely you have chosen the wrong learning resource. This is the key to success. Our interactive Python courses are great. They contain the necessary information and allow you to test your knowledge right away. From the very first exercises, you get tasks and write real Python code. You solve the exercises on our platform via your web browser. You don't need to install anything on your computer or configure anything.

The chances of success of any project increase significantly with good planning. It's the same with learning Python. Get some good tips on how to approach learning Python.

Who Should Take This Python Course?

This course is highly recommended for any Python enthusiast. It will be useful to everyone, regardless of whether you are looking to work in data science, web development, or some other field. In any case, you need to be able to work easily with strings.

Our course is also a great learning aid for students and novice programmers of other languages who would like to start using Python in their projects. 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!

Check out if it is for you by creating a free account at LearnPython.com and doing a few free trial exercises.

Try Our Python Course of the Month!

You should know about Working with Strings in Python, period! Completing this course will give you confidence and the ability to write clear, effective code. And you’ll achieve your code’s goal more easily and with less work. That’s the mindset of a real programmer!

Expand your skillset and let yourself be persuaded to change for the better. The world is waiting for you!

What to do:

• Create a free LearnPython.com account or log in if you already have one.
• Start the course.

Start learning Python and be awesome now!