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CS50’s Introduction to Programming with Python

Jul 16, 2024

CS50’s Introduction to Programming with Python

Instructor: David Malin

Course Overview

  • CS50 Overview:
    • Introduction to computer science and programming.
    • Focuses specifically on programming with Python.

Key Topics

  • Functions and Variables:

    • Write code to solve smaller problems.
    • Combine smaller solutions into larger solutions.
  • Conditionals:

    • Express logic in code.
    • Do something if a condition is true or another if false.
  • Loops:

    • Execute code multiple times.
  • Exceptions:

    • Handle errors in code defensively.
    • Manage errors so users don’t see them.
  • Libraries:

    • Use third-party or previously written code.
    • Avoid reinventing the wheel.
  • Unit Tests:

    • Write code to test your own code.
    • Ensure tomorrow's changes don’t break today’s code.
  • File I/O:

    • Store information persistently.
    • Save data to disk, files, and folders.
  • Regular Expressions:

    • Define patterns in Python.
    • Validate and extract data.
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):

    • Represent real-world entities in code.
  • Programming Paradigms:

    • Procedural Programming: Solve problems step-by-step with functions.
    • Functional Programming: Use functions to create solutions.

Course Logistics

  • Target Audience:

    • No prior programming experience required.
    • Can be taken before, during, or after CS50.
  • Learning Approach:

    • Weekly lectures introduce key concepts.
    • Weekly problem sets for hands-on practice.

Course Goal

  • Equip students with vocabulary and technical skills.
    • Apply skills in various fields: technical, arts, humanities, etc.