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Python from Scratch: Variables, Data Types and Control Structure

Python from Scratch: Variables, Data Types and Control Structure

Welcome back to Python from Scratch, where we’re learning Python…from scratch! In the last lesson, we installed Python and got set up. Today, we’re going to cover quite a bit, as we learn the essentials. We’ll review variables, operators, and then finish up by learning about control structures to manage the flow of your data.


This entry is part 2 of 5 in the Python from Scratch Session
Python from Scratch: Getting Started
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Python from Scratch: Getting Started

Welcome to Python from Scratch, where I’m going to teach you the ins and outs of Python development… from scratch.

In this first lesson, we’re going to choose a version, install Python, and then create the obligatory “Hello world” script. If you’re already familiar with Python, feel free to skip ahead to a later lesson in the series.


This entry is part 1 of 5 in the Python from Scratch Session
Diving into Django
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Diving into Django

It’s always nice to branch out from our usual topics. For today’s screencast entry, Jeff Hui will show us how to build a basic ticket management system, similar to Lighthouse. Though the project won’t be nearly as advanced as Lighthouse – for obvious reasons – it should make for a nice starter for newcomers to the Django framework.