Python is an open-source programming language first released in 1991 by Guido van Rossum, focused on easily understandable code for all purposes. Due to this focus on readability, Python makes a great choice as a first programming language. Not only is it easy to learn, but Python is used in everything from web servers to machine learning and data analytics. Additionally, its extensive amount of libraries makes implementing structures easy.
Overall, Python is a potently flexible language that enables its users to complete complex projects simply and quickly.
Tech Kits
Tech Kits are part of the walk-in service provided by Innovate Labs. There are three levels of difficulty meant for different users and their experience with the different technologies. Many of the Tech Kits build off each other as you progress.
Beginner
Introducing Python Programming
Length: 30-60 Minutes
Description: Python is an open source programming language focused on creating easily understandable code for all purposes. For this tech kit, the basic data types, collections, conditionals, flow control, and iteration methods will be examined.
Intermediate
Developing Python Fundamentals
Length: 30-60 Minutes
Description:Developing Python fundamentals is the next step to learn programming in Python. In the previous tech kit, users explored an introduction to Python’s basic data types and different beginner capabilities. In this tech kit, users will apply this experience to create and implement functions and classes to create their own Snake game.
Advanced
Python Utility Development
Length: 30-60 Minutes Minutes
Description: Now that users have an understanding of fundamentals of programming in Python, users will explore creating, navigating and utilizing dictionaries in Python to build a functioning contact book.
Projects
Resources
Python 3.5
Type: Programming Language
Description: Python is an interpreted high-level programming language for general-purpose programming. Version 3.5 is a part of the many new versions that continuously are being put out.
Google Colab
Type: Development Environment
Description: Google Colab is a code development environment that runs in the browser using Google Cloud and utilizes cloud computing.