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Python Basics Crash Course
Created by Shaunak Ghosh
Learn to build simple, interactive Python programs from scratch. Step-by-step videos guide you through variables, input, arithmetic, decisions, loops, collections, and functions so you can create clean, readable code with confidence.
Requirements
- Ability to install/run Python interpreter
- Familiarity with basic computer file navigation
What you'll learn
- Create interactive Python scripts that accept user input and display formatted results.
- Apply arithmetic, decision making, loops, and functions to solve simple programming problems.
Learning path
7 modules • Each builds on the previous one
1
Variables & Data Types
Explore how Python stores data using variables and the main primitive data types (int, float, str, bool).
1 video9 min
2
Input, Output, Formatting
Learn to read user input with input() and display formatted text using f-strings for clearer output.
2 videos14 min
3
Operators & Expressions
Use arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators to build meaningful expressions.
1 video5 min
4
If-Elif-Else Statements
Control program flow by executing code conditionally with if, elif, and else blocks.
1 video7 min
5
Loops & Iteration
Repeat actions efficiently with for and while loops, including loop control statements.
1 video6 min
6
Lists & Tuples Basics
Manipulate ordered collections using list methods and understand immutable tuples.
1 video6 min
7
Defining Functions
Write reusable code blocks with def, understand parameters, return values, and scope basics.
1 video5 min
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Modules7
Duration46 min
Science-backed learning
In-video quizzes and scaffolded content to maximize retention.
Key concepts
Variables And Data TypesReading User InputArithmetic And OperatorsFormatted String OutputConditional Logic (If/Elif/Else)Loops And IterationLists, Tuples, And SetsDefining Reusable Functions