Course Content

Introduction to Python Video Course

1. Getting Started

First Steps Comments Simple Math Operations Grocery Calculation Capstone Recap

2. Variables and Types

Data Types Storing Data in Variables Variable Naming Rules Using Variables String Indexing and Length String Slicing and Concatenation Inventory Sorting Capstone Challenge Recap

3. Conditional Statements

Boolean Data Type Combining Conditions Challenge Membership Operators and Type Comparisons Conditional Expressions Capstone Challenge Recap

4. Other Data Types

Lists and List Methods Nested Lists Challenge Tuples and Tuple Methods Tuple Operations Challenge Dictionaries and Dictionary Methods Capstone Challenge Recap

5. Loops

For Loops While Loops Range Function Iterating Over Indexes Challenge Nested Loops Capstone Challenge Challenge Recap

6. Functions

Built-in Functions User Defined Functions Challenge Functions with no `return`Modifying Functions Capstone Challenge Recap

String Slicing and Concatenation

String slicing and concatenation are essential techniques in Python for manipulating sequences of characters. By understanding how to slice and combine strings (concatenation), you can efficiently process text data, which is crucial in many programming contexts.

In the following video, Alex will demonstrate the practical applications of string slicing and concatenation. Watch closely, as these concepts are key to effective string manipulation:

String slicing allows you to extract substrings from a larger string by specifying the start and end indices. The syntax string[start:end] is used, where start is the index of the first character you want to include, and end is the index one past the last character you want to include. This technique is especially useful for breaking down and analyzing strings by parts.

Example Application

Let's take a closer look at how slicing works:


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fruit = "Strawberries"

# Slicing the string to get "Straw"
# Remember, the 'w' is indexed at 4 but if we want to include it in the slice, we need to go up to 5 
sliced_fruit = fruit[0:5]

print("Sliced part:", sliced_fruit)

Concatenation is the process of joining two or more strings end-to-end, forming a new string.

This is achieved using the + operator, making it straightforward to combine strings for various purposes, such as creating full sentences or generating formatted output.

Here's how you can concatenate strings to create a new string:


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# Concatenating strings
part1 = "Straw"
part2 = "berry"
new_word = part1 + part2  # "Strawberry"
print("Concatenated word:", new_word)

# If you want to separate the words with a space, you need to add " " between the two parts
print(part1 + " " + part2)  # "Straw berry"

Task

You are tasked with organizing grocery items into their respective aisles in a store. You're provided with a string listing various grocery items: "milk cheese bread apples oranges chicken".

Your job is to extract items that belong in the dairy and bakery categories, then use string slicing and concatenation to dynamically print a statement placing these items in the correct aisle.

Task

You are tasked with organizing grocery items into their respective aisles in a store. You're provided with a string listing various grocery items: "milk cheese bread apples oranges chicken".

Your job is to extract items that belong in the dairy and bakery categories, then use string slicing and concatenation to dynamically print a statement placing these items in the correct aisle.

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Everything was clear?

Section 2. Chapter 6

String Slicing and Concatenation

In the following video, Alex will demonstrate the practical applications of string slicing and concatenation. Watch closely, as these concepts are key to effective string manipulation:

Example Application

Let's take a closer look at how slicing works:


              1234567
            
fruit = "Strawberries"

# Slicing the string to get "Straw"
# Remember, the 'w' is indexed at 4 but if we want to include it in the slice, we need to go up to 5 
sliced_fruit = fruit[0:5]

print("Sliced part:", sliced_fruit)

Concatenation is the process of joining two or more strings end-to-end, forming a new string.

This is achieved using the + operator, making it straightforward to combine strings for various purposes, such as creating full sentences or generating formatted output.

Here's how you can concatenate strings to create a new string:


              12345678
            
# Concatenating strings
part1 = "Straw"
part2 = "berry"
new_word = part1 + part2  # "Strawberry"
print("Concatenated word:", new_word)

# If you want to separate the words with a space, you need to add " " between the two parts
print(part1 + " " + part2)  # "Straw berry"

Task

You are tasked with organizing grocery items into their respective aisles in a store. You're provided with a string listing various grocery items: "milk cheese bread apples oranges chicken".

Your job is to extract items that belong in the dairy and bakery categories, then use string slicing and concatenation to dynamically print a statement placing these items in the correct aisle.

Task

You are tasked with organizing grocery items into their respective aisles in a store. You're provided with a string listing various grocery items: "milk cheese bread apples oranges chicken".

Your job is to extract items that belong in the dairy and bakery categories, then use string slicing and concatenation to dynamically print a statement placing these items in the correct aisle.

Switch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below

Everything was clear?

Section 2. Chapter 6

String Slicing and Concatenation

In the following video, Alex will demonstrate the practical applications of string slicing and concatenation. Watch closely, as these concepts are key to effective string manipulation:

Example Application

Let's take a closer look at how slicing works:


              1234567
            
fruit = "Strawberries"

# Slicing the string to get "Straw"
# Remember, the 'w' is indexed at 4 but if we want to include it in the slice, we need to go up to 5 
sliced_fruit = fruit[0:5]

print("Sliced part:", sliced_fruit)

Concatenation is the process of joining two or more strings end-to-end, forming a new string.

This is achieved using the + operator, making it straightforward to combine strings for various purposes, such as creating full sentences or generating formatted output.

Here's how you can concatenate strings to create a new string:


              12345678
            
# Concatenating strings
part1 = "Straw"
part2 = "berry"
new_word = part1 + part2  # "Strawberry"
print("Concatenated word:", new_word)

# If you want to separate the words with a space, you need to add " " between the two parts
print(part1 + " " + part2)  # "Straw berry"

Task

You are tasked with organizing grocery items into their respective aisles in a store. You're provided with a string listing various grocery items: "milk cheese bread apples oranges chicken".

Your job is to extract items that belong in the dairy and bakery categories, then use string slicing and concatenation to dynamically print a statement placing these items in the correct aisle.

Task

You are tasked with organizing grocery items into their respective aisles in a store. You're provided with a string listing various grocery items: "milk cheese bread apples oranges chicken".

Your job is to extract items that belong in the dairy and bakery categories, then use string slicing and concatenation to dynamically print a statement placing these items in the correct aisle.

Switch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below

Everything was clear?

In the following video, Alex will demonstrate the practical applications of string slicing and concatenation. Watch closely, as these concepts are key to effective string manipulation:

Example Application

Let's take a closer look at how slicing works:


              1234567
            
fruit = "Strawberries"

# Slicing the string to get "Straw"
# Remember, the 'w' is indexed at 4 but if we want to include it in the slice, we need to go up to 5 
sliced_fruit = fruit[0:5]

print("Sliced part:", sliced_fruit)

Concatenation is the process of joining two or more strings end-to-end, forming a new string.

This is achieved using the + operator, making it straightforward to combine strings for various purposes, such as creating full sentences or generating formatted output.

Here's how you can concatenate strings to create a new string:


              12345678
            
# Concatenating strings
part1 = "Straw"
part2 = "berry"
new_word = part1 + part2  # "Strawberry"
print("Concatenated word:", new_word)

# If you want to separate the words with a space, you need to add " " between the two parts
print(part1 + " " + part2)  # "Straw berry"

Task

You are tasked with organizing grocery items into their respective aisles in a store. You're provided with a string listing various grocery items: "milk cheese bread apples oranges chicken".

Your job is to extract items that belong in the dairy and bakery categories, then use string slicing and concatenation to dynamically print a statement placing these items in the correct aisle.

Switch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below

Section 2. Chapter 6

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