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How To Code in Python

How To Code in Python

Introduction

Python is a flexible and versatile programming language that can be leveraged for many use cases, with strengths in scripting, automation, data analysis, machine learning, and back-end development. It is a great tool for both new learners and experienced developers alike.

Prerequisites

You should have Python 3 installed and a programming environment set up on your computer or server. If you don’t have a programming environment set up, you can refer to the installation and setup guides for a local programming environment or for a programming environment on your server appropriate for your operating system (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, etc.)

Tutorials in series

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How To Write Your First Python 3 Program

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How To Work with the Python Interactive Console

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How To Write Comments in Python 3

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How To Write Doctests in Python

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Understanding Data Types in Python 3

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An Introduction to Working with Strings in Python 3

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How To Format Text in Python 3

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An Introduction to String Functions in Python 3

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How To Index and Slice Strings in Python 3

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