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Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code

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Course Summary

This course is designed to teach programming concepts using Python. It covers the basics of programming, including data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and file I/O.

Key Learning Points

Learn programming concepts using Python
Understand data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and file I/O
Apply programming concepts to solve problems

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $76,000
- India: ₹5,65,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $76,000
- India: ₹5,65,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $60,000
- India: ₹4,50,000
- Spain: €22,000
- USA: $76,000
- India: ₹5,65,000
- Spain: €28,000
- USA: $60,000
- India: ₹4,50,000
- Spain: €22,000
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹6,35,000
- Spain: €32,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand programming concepts using Python
Apply programming concepts to solve problems
Build a strong foundation for future programming endeavors

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of computer systems
Familiarity with a programming language is helpful but not required

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Self-paced
Online

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Python Data Structures

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Notable People in This Field

Creator of Python
Director of Computing Outreach, College of Computing, Georgia Tech

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Description

Not all programs are created equal. In this course, we'll focus on writing quality code that runs correctly and efficiently. We'll design, code and validate our programs and learn how to compare programs that are addressing the same task.

Outline

Week 1
Palindrome: Approaching the Problem
Palindrome: Algorithm 1
Palindrome: Algorithm 2
Palindrome: Algorithm 3
The Restaurant Recommendations Problem
Restaurant Recommendations: Representing the Data
Restaurant Recommendations: Planning the Program
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Palindrome: Approaching the Problem
Palindrome: Algorithm 1
Palindrome: Algorithm 2
Palindrome: Algorithm 3
The Restaurant Recommendations Problem
Restaurant Recommendations: Representing the Data
Restaurant Recommendations: Planning the Program
Week 1 Exercise

Week 2
Testing Automatically Using doctest
Writing a '__main__' program
Creating Your Own Types
Testing Automatically Using unittest
Choosing Test Cases
Testing Functions that Mutate Values
Testing Automatically Using doctest
Writing a '__main__' program
Creating Your Own Types
Testing Automatically Using unittest
Choosing Test Cases
Testing Functions that Mutate Values
Week 2 Exercise

Week 3
Analyzing Algorithms
Linear Search
Binary Search
Comparing Search Algorithms
Bubble Sort
Selection Sort
Insertion Sort
Analyzing Algorithms
Linear Search
Binary Search
Comparing Search Algorithms
Bubble Sort
Selection Sort
Insertion Sort
Week 3 Exercise

Week 4
Creating a New Type
Plugging Into Python Syntax
Writing Special Method __str__
Writing Classes That Interact
Creating a New Type
Plugging Into Python Syntax
Writing Special Method __str__
Writing Classes That Interact
Week 4 Exercise

Week 5
Passing Functions as Arguments
Assigning Parameters Default Values
Dealing with Exceptional Situations
Passing Functions as Arguments
Assigning Parameters Default Values
Dealing with Exceptional Situations

Summary of User Reviews

Coursera's Program Code course has received positive reviews from learners. Many users praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of programming concepts and practical exercises. The course has an overall rating of 4.6 stars.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

comprehensive coverage of programming concepts and practical exercises

Pros from User Reviews

Well-structured course content
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Real-world applications of programming concepts
Opportunities for hands-on practice

Cons from User Reviews

Some learners found the course challenging
Limited interaction with instructors
The course might not be suitable for complete beginners

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