Python

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 OPIM Innovate. 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.

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

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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.

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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.