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CoursePython for Programmers
An introduction to the basic syntax and fundamentals of Python for experienced programmers.
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IntermediateTime to complete
Approx. 6 hoursPrerequisites
None
About this course
This course is dedicated to programmers who are already familiar with the world of programming and are looking to become acquainted with the Python programming language. We designed this course to be a series of short, interactive articles that you can skim, dive into, or even skip. We did this so that you can use this course to both learn Python and to check as a reference guide.
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Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
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