Python: basiscursus (EN/NL/FR)

During this practical 3 day ABIS training, we provide a solid base for programming in Python. We discuss all that what makes this language popular throughout a broad domain spectrum: OS scripting, data analysis, system and network administration, web development, ... Moreover, writing Python code is fun and relatively easy!

Basic knowledge of programming is required; suitable for anyone who wants to use Python for scripting, building (web) applications and/or  games, communication with databases, testing, building GUIs, data analysis, etc.

Remark: Course description in English; Dutch and French versions are available on the ABIS website. Courses are planned in Dutch, English, and French. Consult the ABIS website for alternate course formats.

Description:

We discuss all that what makes this language popular throughout a broad domain spectrum: OS scripting, data analysis, system and network administration, web development, ... 

Main topics:

• Introduction
  • What is Python? How is it used? Strengths and weaknesses ...
  • How a Python program is executed
  • Python 2 versus 3
• Building blocks of a basic Python program
  • Program architecture: expressions, statements, modules
  • Variables, object types, dynamic typing
• Python object types and their methods
• Syntax of program structures
  • Selection: if / elif / else
  • Iteration: while, for, comprehensions
  • Functions: concepts, scope, arguments, lambdas, generators
• Python & OO: working with classes and methods (basics)
• Modules and Packages
• Exception handling

Intended for/Audience: This course is aimed at anyone who wants to use Python for scripting, building (web) applications, developing games, communication with databases, testing, building GUIs, data analysis, etc.

Background/Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of programming (see course Programming fundamentals).

Training Method/Didactics: Classroom training with extensive demos and practical exercises.

Duration: 3 days.