Lesson 1
Turtles and Code
Get started learning core programming concepts with Python, while writing instructions to make a virtual "turtle" robot draw colorful shapes on the screen.
Intro to Programming with Python I
Course
Learn basic programming with Python, one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages! You'll first learn core programming concepts and fundamental Python syntax by writing code to make a virtual "turtle" robot draw colorful shapes on the screen. You'll then learn how to write Python functions, run Python from a Command-Line Interface (CLI), manipulate strings and lists, and refactor your code to improve its structure and make it more modular.
Learn basic programming with Python, one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages! You'll first learn core programming concepts and fundamental Python syntax by writing code to make a virtual "turtle" robot draw colorful shapes on the screen. You'll then learn how to write Python functions, run Python from a Command-Line Interface (CLI), manipulate strings and lists, and refactor your code to improve its structure and make it more modular.
1 month
Real-world Projects
Completion Certificate
Last Updated January 10, 2023
No experience required
Course Lessons
Lesson 2
Python Functions
Expand your knowledge of Python by learning to write functions and conditional statements.
Lesson 3
Shell Workshop
The Unix shell is a powerful tool for developers of all sorts. In this lesson, you'll get a quick introduction to the very basics of using it on your own computer.
Lesson 4
Python at Home
Install Python on your own computer so you can write code anytime!
Lesson 5
Strings and Lists
Learn to work with strings and text in your Python code.
Lesson 6
Style and Structure
Get practice writing longer programs, and improving their structure and style.
Lesson 7 • Project
Adventure Game
Demonstrate your Python skills by coding a simple version of an old-fashioned text-based adventure game.
Taught By The Best
Karl Krueger
Command Line Instructor
Before joining Udacity, Karl was a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Google for eight years, building automation and monitoring to keep the world's busiest web services online.
Kelly Howard
Instructor
Kelly was previously a Product Manager at Brainjolt and a Learning Experience Designer at Pathstream. She is currently a Marketing Automation Manager where she leads automation, analytics, and systems design for Pathstream's B2C business.
Abe Feinberg
Content Developer
Abe is a Content Developer at Udacity and previously taught university courses in psychology and computer science. He loves both learning and teaching, and has a particular passion for breaking down difficult concepts and making them easier to master.
Taught By The Best
Karl Krueger
Command Line Instructor
Before joining Udacity, Karl was a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Google for eight years, building automation and monitoring to keep the world's busiest web services online.
Kelly Howard
Instructor
Kelly was previously a Product Manager at Brainjolt and a Learning Experience Designer at Pathstream. She is currently a Marketing Automation Manager where she leads automation, analytics, and systems design for Pathstream's B2C business.
Abe Feinberg
Content Developer
Abe is a Content Developer at Udacity and previously taught university courses in psychology and computer science. He loves both learning and teaching, and has a particular passion for breaking down difficult concepts and making them easier to master.
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Intro to Programming with Python I