Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings

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Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings

Coursera · Beginner ·⚡ Algorithms & Data Structures ·5mo ago

Key Takeaways

Introduces Python variables and strings using built-in methods and applies these skills to real-world scenarios through a shopping list cost analysis short project

Original Description

This Guided Project "Python for Beginners: Variables and Strings" is for individuals who are new to programming and want to learn the basics of Python. In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to work with Python strings, perform string manipulations using built-in methods and apply these skills to real-world scenarios through a shopping list cost analysis short project. This guided-project will cover the learning objectives of working with Python strings, performing string manipulation using built-in methods and applying these skills in real-world scenarios. This project is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to variables and strings in a beginner-friendly format. In order to be successful in this project, you will need to have prior knowledge of basic Python concepts; Familiarity with control structures in Python such as for loops and if statements.
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