Python from Zero to Hero

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In this section, you'll dive into the basics of Python, familiarize yourself with your workspace, tackle simple math operations, and display your results.

Here, you'll learn how to store items like numbers and text in computer memory, recalling them by name. You'll also get a taste of text manipulation in Python.

Here, you'll delve into the boolean data type and discover its role in creating programs that respond to specific conditions.

Continuing with data types, this section will teach you how to group varied attributes within a single variable using lists, tuples, and the dictionaries.

In this part, you'll master the art of writing loops in Python – essential constructs for iterating over lists, tuples, dictionaries, and even future dataframes.

To wrap up our introductory course, you'll explore some built-in functions and then embark on creating your very own!

Numeric data types are crucial in Python, so it is important to start with them. Here you will work with simple math operations and find out the purposes of learning different types of numerical data.

The main goal of this section is to clarify the boolean data types; it's a sub type of numeric data, but indeed it is more challenging. Since it is always better to excel in the more difficult topics, this section is a valuable part of your curriculum.

Strings are a way for us to implement your phrases in Python, that is, to give instructions to users who are the target audience of your program. Indeed, it is always better to be able to work with strings because they should be used in your code. You'll understand why soon.

This chapter consists of practical tasks that combine all the examined topics together with a bit of theory.

What is a list? A list is an ordered collection that can be modified. It also allows for duplicate elements.

What is a dictionary? A dictionary is an ordered collection that can be changed, but it doesn't allow duplicate entries. It consists of `key:value` pairs, which are used to optimize its structure.

What is a tuple? A tuple is an ordered collection that cannot be altered. It can have duplicate elements. While it's similar to a list, the values in a tuple can be of any type and are indexed by integers. Although not mandatory, it's common to enclose the values of a tuple in parentheses, making them easier to understand in Python.

What is a set? In Python, a `set` is an unordered collection that is both `iterable` and `mutable`, with no repeated elements. While the order of items in a set isn't fixed, it can include a variety of elements. A key benefit of using sets over lists is their highly efficient method for determining if an element exists within the set.

In this captivating course, you'll unravel the mysteries of the versatile conditional operator "if," discovering its power to shape outcomes. Dive deeper into the world of logical operators, mastering their artful application and uncovering the secrets of prioritizing their use effectively.

In this section, we are introduced to a more advanced form of the conditional operator - if-else. We will also learn what nested if-else statements are and practice on tasks.

In addition, we will learn about the most advanced form of the conditional operator if-elif-else, get acquainted with the syntax of this construction and how it is applied correctly.

Unlock the efficiency of one-liner decisions with the ternary operator! This coding gem, popular in Pythonic style, lets you streamline your choices in a single line, making your code both concise and elegant.

Master how to iterate through sequences with for loop, use range() effectively, explore conditions with if/else, and control loops with break and continue. Get ready to write efficient, clean, and practical code as you tackle fun challenges!

Get hands-on experience with the while loop! Learn how to handle conditions, avoid infinite loops, control flow with break and continue, and even combine else with your loops. Master when to use while loops effectively in real-world scenarios and sharpen your problem-solving skills!

Learn how to combine loops effectively, use if/else conditions, and master break and continue statements to control flow. By the end, you'll be able to solve complex problems with ease and precision.

We will consider what a function in Python and some basic techniques used to create functions is: what are the arguments of the function, what is the return value of the function, what is the body of the function, and how to use the function in the code.

Learn how to define functions in Python using positional and optional arguments. Master the flexibility of creating functions that adapt to different input scenarios.

Learn to work with arbitrary arguments and keyword arguments in Python to handle variable numbers of inputs. Understand how arbitrary arguments manage flexible positional inputs and how keyword arguments organize named arguments into a dictionary for efficient function design.

The return value of a function is the direct result of the execution of the function, which we can use in the program. There are several types of function return values - we will consider the most commonly used.

Explore the power of recursion and lambda functions in Python. Understand how recursion allows a function to call itself for solving complex problems, and how lambda functions provide a concise way to define anonymous functions for simple tasks.