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About the Course

This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of Python programming! We'll learn about the essential elements of programming and how to construct basic Python programs. We will cover expressions, variables, functions, logic, and conditionals, which are foundational concepts in computer programming. We will also teach you how to use Python modules, which enable you to benefit from the vast array of functionality that is already a part of the Python language. These concepts and skills will help you to begin to think like a computer programmer and to understand how to go about writing Python programs. By the end of the course, you will be able to write short Python programs that are able to accomplish real, practical tasks. This course is the foundation for building expertise in Python programming. As the first course in a specialization, it provides the necessary building blocks for you to succeed at learning to write more complex Python programs. This course uses Python 3. While many Python programs continue to use Python 2, Python 3 is the future of the Python programming language. This first course will use a Python 3 version of the CodeSkulptor development environment, which is specifically designed to help beginning programmers learn quickly. CodeSkulptor runs within any modern web browser and does not require you to install any software, allowing you to start writing and running small programs immediately. In the later courses in this specialization, we will help you to move to more sophisticated desktop development environments....

Top reviews

AC

Jul 20, 2020

It was awesome learning python from coursera. I have learned alot from the chosen course. And ofcourse its scott sir who helped me in gaining knowledge about python. i am satisfied with the course.

YM

Jul 14, 2020

Overall the course is very good, but for the grading tool in the last week project there are problems such as input year zero is tested and input year zero is already out of range of MINYEAR

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By Peter I

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Aug 10, 2022

Very very well written, loved it!

By Leoncio L

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Sep 19, 2021

Excellent excercises and lectures

By UTKARSH D

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Sep 25, 2020

really a great way to start ahead

By Mukesh s

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May 27, 2020

i got a good hands on experience.

By Danya S

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Apr 26, 2020

Good information explain, thanks!

By KUAN H C

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Mar 16, 2019

wonderful class!! i learn it well

By Yue Z

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May 24, 2018

Great course! Good for beginners!

By Amith P

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Mar 31, 2018

A very good course for Beginners.

By Amol G C

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Dec 16, 2017

It was great learning experience.

By Meskerem A

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Jul 31, 2020

Very clear and simple to follow.

By P G S V

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Nov 24, 2019

Both Facilitators performed well

By Yanchun W

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Jan 19, 2018

very useful and straight forward

By Vasava S M

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May 22, 2021

Great experience.Deep learning,

By ZHAO Y

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Mar 31, 2021

The two teachers are very nice.

By PRAJJWAL D

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Sep 1, 2020

Great course with great tutors!

By Tessa C

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Jun 21, 2020

Easy to follow yet challenging!

By Dr. M E

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Feb 4, 2018

That was perfect for beginners.

By Ryan C

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Sep 13, 2022

Great for learning the basics

By USAMA B K

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Oct 10, 2021

iit was a great experience as

By MAYANK A

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Jan 26, 2021

Very good course for beginners

By Dimitrios P

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Dec 27, 2020

Excellent course for begginers

By 082_Deep P

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Jul 28, 2020

great professors loved it !!!!

By Shahrukh A

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Nov 6, 2019

went amazing, enjoyed plethora

By G K

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Jul 5, 2019

Excellent course for a novice.

By Suha A A

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Dec 6, 2025

Simple yet very knowledgeable