This course explores Python functions. As you expand your technical vocabulary, you will practice visualizing Python executions. In addition, you will examine the rules for writing functions and recognize a properly formatted specification. You will explore writing simple functions to process text and be able to turn an English description into code. You will also practice testing and debugging code and learn how to interpret error messages.

The following course is required to be completed before taking this course:

  • Python Fundamentals
 

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Course Length
3 weeks
Effort
8 to 12 hours of study per week
Format
100% online, instructor-led
  • Current and aspiring programmers, software developers, and engineers
  • Current and aspiring web developers
  • Computer and data scientists
  • Scientists interested in learning programming
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