Python Course Outline

Introduction

• Instructor: Mosh
• Course covers everything to get started with Python programming
• Applications of Python: automation, AI, application and website development (e.g., Instagram, Dropbox)
• Python is popular and job-relevant

Course Structure

• Core concepts in Python
• Building three Python projects
  • Project 1: Website for an imaginary grocery store using Django
  • Project 2: Machine learning program to predict music preferences
  • Project 3: Automation program to process thousands of spreadsheets

Learning Approach

• Suitable for beginners
• Hands-on guidance through entire course
• Plenty of exercises to build confidence

Instructor Experience

• Mosh: Software engineer with 20 years of experience
• Taught over 3 million people how to code

Installation and Setup

Python Installation

• Download Python from Python.org
• Ensure latest version is installed
• For Windows, check 'Add Python to PATH'
• Mac: Follow the setup wizard

Code Editor Installation

• Recommend PyCharm from JetBrains
• Use the free Community Edition
• Installation for Windows (use setup wizard) and Mac (drag to Applications)

Writing First Python Program

• Write and run a