Python FTW: Under the Hood

Python FTW: Under the Hood

Delve into Python's hidden mechanisms and discover essential tools and tricks to avoid common mistakes. Gain insights into Python hacks and improve your programming skills effortlessly.

Intermediate

87 Lessons

4h

Certificate of Completion

Delve into Python's hidden mechanisms and discover essential tools and tricks to avoid common mistakes. Gain insights into Python hacks and improve your programming skills effortlessly.

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This course includes

190 Playgrounds
7 Quizzes

This course includes

190 Playgrounds
7 Quizzes

Course Overview

When you run code in Python, there’s a lot happening under the hood. This course sheds light on some of the interesting parts of Python you might be unaware of. As you progress through it, you’ll learn some tools and tricks that every Python programmer should know to avoid common mistakes. You can think of the course as a “Python hacks” handbook. Python basics are a prerequisite, but this is a beginner-level course. Each lesson is independent and after the first chapter, you can pick up from any lesson ...Show More

What You'll Learn

Learn to work with Python's unexpected quirks

Avoid some of the more common errors Python developers come across

Writer better Python code

What You'll Learn

Learn to work with Python's unexpected quirks

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

Get familiar with Python's elegant design, surprising outcomes, and effective learning methods.
4.

Appearances Are Deceptive!

Grasp the fundamentals of Python's handling of encoding, memory management, and coding practices.
6.

Miscellaneous

9 Lessons

Simplify complex topics of Python string operations, dictionary optimizations, and unique quirks.
7.

Contributions & Acknowledgements

2 Lessons

Practice using contributions and community acknowledgements to enhance Python FTW's development.

Course Author

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Carlos Matias La Borde

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Vinay Krishnaiah

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Eric Downs

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Kenan Eyvazov

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Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

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