by Rudy Lai | Released June 2018 | ISBN: 9781788995931

App development, data science, automation, web scraping or computer vision—Make the switch to Python quicklyAbout This VideoEnd-to-end course that takes you from zero Python knowledge and converts you into a Python superstar.Practical, get-it-done style focuses on results and brings you up-to-speed with Python, so that you can start a new project or enter an existing Python project with ease.A special course that aims to pack everything you need to know about Python into 3 hours.In DetailYou are a programmer. You already know many languages, but Python isn't one of them. Today, you need to get up-to-speed with Python in a short period of time, but your search has so far come up with disconnected, unrelated tutorials or guides.Learn Python in 3 hours is a fast-paced, action-packed course that maximizes your time; it's designed from the ground up to bring you from zero to hero in the shortest time. The course is based on many years of Python development experience in both large enterprises and nimble startups. In particular, the course's hands-on and practical approach comes from the author's experience in rapidly iterating and shipping products in a startup setting, where responsiveness and speed are key. With Learn Python in 3 hours, you will be up-and-running with Python like you are with your other languages, proving your value and expertise to your team today, and building your CV and skillset for tomorrow. Show and hide more

1. Chapter 1 : First Steps in Python Development
   • The Course Overview 00:02:40
   • Introducing Your One-Stop-Shop Python IDE – WinPython 00:07:24
   • Writing Your First Hello World! Program in Python 00:06:21
   • Using Functions, Lambdas, and List Comprehensions 00:10:58
2. Chapter 2 : Managing Packages and Downloading New Ones in Python
   • Downloading pip So That You Can Install New Packages 00:07:07
   • Structuring Your Python Application with Classes and Modules 00:08:20
   • Installing and Using pipenv to Manage Your Projects 00:08:37
3. Chapter 3 : Learning Specific Python Coding Patterns
   • Object-Oriented Programming, the Pythonic Way 00:08:37
   • Help Your Functions Do More Using Decorators 00:08:37
   • Wrap Up All Dynamic Resources with Context Managers 00:07:48
4. Chapter 4 : Web Scraping and Data Mining with Python
   • Create Your Own Crawlers with Scrapy 00:08:31
   • Go Through News Articles with newspaper3k 00:08:10
   • Digest RSS Feeds Using Feedparser 00:09:00
5. Chapter 5 : Data Science and Machine Learning with Python
   • Handle Your Big Datasets with NumPy and pandas 00:09:16
   • Make Python Smarter with Machine Learning Using scikit-learn 00:10:11
   • Visualizing Data in Charts and Graphs with matplotlib 00:08:16
6. Chapter 6 : Websites and Web Applications Using Python
   • Generate a Static Website with Markdown and Pelican 00:07:49
   • Customizing Your Static Website with Jinja2 Templates 00:08:39
   • Deploying Your First Web Server with Flask 00:09:39
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