Learning To Program - Part 2: Abstractions from Pluralsight

Learning To Program Part 2 focuses on building abstractions using the popular and friendly Python programming language.

Learning To Program 2 will introduce you to the fun and friendly Python programming language. In this course we'll focus on using and creating abstractions by trying different Python data structures, like the list, set, dictionary, and tuple. We'll also spend time looking at the fundamental concepts of object oriented programming, and how to apply those concepts when building a program.

Python is an interpreted, high-level and general-purpose programming language. Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability with its notable use of significant whitespace.

Python is one of the most loved programming languages by developers, data scientists, software engineers, and even hackers because of its versatility, flexibility, and object-oriented features. Although it's a high-level language and can do complex tasks, Python is easy to learn and has a clean syntax.

Abstraction focuses on hiding the internal implementations of a process or method from the user. In this way, the user knows what he is doing but not how the work is being done.

Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects", which can contain data and code: data in the form of fields, and code, in the form of procedures. A feature of objects is that an object's own procedures can access and often modify the data fields of itself.

Python can be used on multiple programming paradigms, web testing, data extraction, artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science researches. Python can also be used on web applications and internet development, database easy access, interface customization, quick system integration, cybersecurity, and many other programs.

What's inside

Syllabus

Learning To Program Part 2- Introduction to Python

Learning To Program Part 2- Functions, Lists, and Strings

Learning To Program Part 2- Data Structures

Learning To Program Part2 Concepts Of Object Oriented Programming

Learning To Program Part 2- Object Oriented Programming Applied

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Know what's good

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Develops Python skills, which are in high demand across many industries

Taught by Scott Allen, who is active in the Python community and has extensive experience in tech education

Covers core concepts of object-oriented programming, which are essential for software development

Introduces Python data structures and their applications, providing a solid foundation for data management

Emphasizes abstraction, which enhances code readability and maintainability

May require prior programming experience or strong self-motivation due to the intermediate level of the course

Career center

Learners who complete Learning To Program - Part 2: Abstractions will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Developer

Software Developers design, build, and maintain computer applications and software programs. This course may be useful for building a foundation in programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for software development.

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Web Developer

Web Developers design, build, and maintain websites. This course may be useful for building a foundation in programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for developing dynamic and interactive websites.

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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Artificial Intelligence Engineers design, build, and maintain artificial intelligence systems. This course may be useful for building a foundation in programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for developing AI systems.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers design, build, and maintain machine learning systems. This course may be useful for building a foundation in programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for developing machine learning systems.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and oversee the development of complex software systems. This course may be useful for building a foundation in programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for designing and developing large-scale software systems.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists analyze data to help businesses understand their customers, products, and operations. This course may be useful as an introduction to data structures and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for organizing, managing, and analyzing data.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts collect, clean, and interpret data to help businesses understand their customers, products, and operations. This course may be useful as an introduction to data structures, which are essential for organizing and managing data.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access and attacks. This course may be useful as an introduction to programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are increasingly used to develop security systems and tools.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts study business processes and design and implement computer systems that improve efficiency. This course may be useful as an introduction to programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for designing and implementing computer systems.

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UX Designer

UX Designers design the user experience for websites, applications, and other digital products. This course may be useful for building a foundation in programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are increasingly used to create dynamic and interactive user experiences.

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Product Manager

Product Managers plan and oversee the development of software products. This course may be useful for building a foundation in programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are essential for understanding the technical aspects of software development.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts study business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability. This course may be useful as an introduction to programming and object-oriented programming, both of which are increasingly used to automate and improve business processes.

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Computer Programmer

Computer Programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to run. This course may be useful as an introduction to programming in Python, and the concepts of object-oriented programming.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain the databases used by businesses to store data. This course may be useful for building a foundation in data structures, which are essential for organizing and managing data.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create documentation and other materials to help users understand and use technical products. This course may be useful for learning how to write clear and concise technical documentation, which is essential for communicating complex technical information.

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