Learn to Code in Python

Learn to code using the latest version of Python 3, arguably the most popular professional programming language

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Lane Wagner

Lane is a back-end engineer and the lead instructor of Boot.dev. He has taught over one million students worldwide, on Boot.dev, FreeCodeCamp, YouTube and the Backend Banter podcast. Lane worked as a backend engineer writing Go, Python and TypeScript, then moved into engineering management and a couple of years later left to build Boot.dev full-time.

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lessons

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What will you learn?

Learn the basics of the Python programming language, and why it's one of the most popular programming languages out there. You'll get hands-on practice with all the core concepts, and learn how to apply them to real-world problems. You don't need any prior programming experience to be able to complete this course, it's intended for complete beginners.

Chapter List

Introduction

Learn about the Python programming language and why it's so ubiquitous

Variables

Learn how variables are declared and used in Python

Functions

Learn how to declare and call functions

Scope

Learn how Python scopes variables in different contexts

Testing and Debugging

Learn how unit tests and good debugging practices will help you write better code

Computing

Learn the basics of how computers work internally

Comparisons

Learn how to compare different values and make logical decisions in a program

Loops

Master the art of reusing code

Lists

Learn the most basic and powerful data structure in all of coding

Dictionaries

Learn about Python's built-in support for complex structures

Sets

Master another basic data structure of the Python language

Errors

Learn how to deal with unexpected data and inputs in a Python program

Practice

Put your skills to work by squashing extra challenging practice problems

Quiz

Quiz yourself on some of the important-to-know facts about the Python language

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Mediocrity doesn't cut it anymore

The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code

Avoid tutorial hell

by writing a ton of code

Stay motivated with

a game-like curriculum

Build portfolio projects

to prove your skills

Delve deeper

into foundational concepts

Learn flexibly online

without interrupting your life

For 1% the price of college

to minimize your financial risk

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Learn to Code in Python

Learn to code using the latest version of Python 3, arguably the most popular professional programming language

Lane Wagner

Matt

Dan

Allan

Hunter

What will you learn?

Chapter List

Join 535,812 students in the Learn to Code in Python course

Read reviews of their learning experiences

this is a great course to start if you are new to programming. it is not too difficult or very simpl...

Perfect for beginner

yay

Definitely good for anyone who has never coded before. It starts with basics and builds within the c...

Enables people to start learning python without previous experience.

it covers all the basics you think you need in a very fun and consise way

cool

Boot.dev’s gamification is a game-changer — progressing through levels and keeping a streak turned s...

i approb

Mediocrity doesn't cut it anymore

The only way to become a great developer is to write a lot of code

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