What you'll learn

  • functionsargumentsreturn values

  • variablestypes, exceptions

  • conditionalsBoolean expressions

  • loops

  • objectsmethods

  • file I/O, libraries

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Course description

An introduction to programming using a language called Python. Learn how to read and write code as well as how to test and "debug" it. Designed for students with and without prior programming experience who'd like to learn Python specifically. Learn about functionsargumentsand return values (oh my!); variables and types; conditions and Boolean expressions; loops; and objects and methods. Plus exceptionsfile I/Oand libraries. Hands-on opportunities for lots of practice. Exercises inspired by real-world programming problems.

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Instructors

David J. Malan

David J. Malan

Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer ScienceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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