This course will continue the introduction to Python programming that started with Python Programming Essentials. We'll learn about different data representations, including strings, lists, and tuples, that form the core of all Python programs. We will also teach you how to access files, which will allow you to store and retrieve data within your programs. These concepts and skills will help you to manipulate data and write more complex Python programs.
Python Data Representations
Python Data Representations
This course is part of Introduction to Scripting in Python Specialization
Instructors: Scott Rixner
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module will teach you about Python's string data type and its capabilities. Strings are used to represent text within programs.
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7 videos2 readings1 assignment
This module will teach you the basics of Python's list data type. Lists are used to hold a sequence of data within programs.
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7 videos4 readings1 assignment
This module will dive further into the use of lists. You will learn how about mutating the contents of a list and the implications of doing so.
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5 videos3 readings1 assignment
This module will teach you how to access files in Python.
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5 videos5 readings2 app items
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Very well structured and amazing team of tutors! Loved the way the course was designed and carried out! Much thanks to Coursera and the teaching staff from Rice University!
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Reviewed on Aug 2, 2019
This course is really fantastic for beginners and those who want to start learning python. Instructors teach the essentials and principles of the python language patiently and fun.
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Reviewed on Oct 19, 2019
same as last time!tempo was great!however, week 4 the practice project was REALLY unclear to me and I believe it could use extra instructionsthanks!
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