Python Advanced

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Course Overview

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Python is the most popular programming language in the world.

It is a vital component of data science and machine learning and has a very simple and easy to read style. It is one also one of the most flexible programming languages, and can be used in desktop software, mobile applications, web development and more. Whether you are new to coding or are looking to increase your value as an application developer or data scientist, Python’s simple syntax and object-oriented programming paradigm make it a must learn language for everyone.

Python® continues to be a popular programming language, perhaps owing to its ability to get a lot of work done in few lines of code, and its versatility. Python is useful for developing custom software tools, applications, web services, and cloud applications. In this course, you’ll build upon your basic Python skills, learning more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming patterns, development of graphical user interfaces, data management, threading, unit testing, and creating and installing packages and executable applications.

Advanced Python Course Objectives:
  • Set up Python and develop a simple application
  • Create object-oriented Python applications
  • Design and create a GUI
  • Store data in a database from Python applications
  • Communicate using client/server network protocols
  • Manage multiple processes with threading
  • Implement unit testing
  • Package an application for distribution
Python Advanced
Course Information
Duration
2 Day
Delivery Method
Virtual Instructor Led Training
Learning Pathway/ Certification
Software Developer
LANGUAGE
English

Course pre-requisites

To ensure your success in this advanced python class, you should have experience with object oriented programming and Python 2.x or 3.x.

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Course Syllabus

Lesson 1: Using Object-Oriented Python

Topic A: Create and Use Classes in an Application
Topic B: Use Magic Methods
Topic C: Incorporate Class Factories

Lesson 2: Creating a GUI

Topic A: Design a GUI
Topic B: Create and Arrange a GUI Layout
Topic C: Interact with User Events

Lesson 3: Using Databases

Topic A: Basics of Data Management
Topic B: Use SQLite Databases
Topic C: Manipulate SQL Data

Lesson 4: Network Programming

Topic A: Basics of Network Programming
Topic B: Create a Client/Server

Lesson 5: Managing Multiple Processes with Threading

Topic A: Create a Threaded Application
Topic B: Manage Thread Resources

Lesson 6: Implementing Unit Testing

Topic A: Test-Driven Development
Topic B: Write and Run a Unit Test Case
Topic C: Create a Test Suite

Lesson 7: Packaging an Application for Distribution

Topic A: Create a Package Structure
Topic B: Generate the Package Distribution Files
Topic C: Generate a Windows Executable

 

Python Course Technical Requirements

Hardware and software required for this advanced python course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor.

Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:

  • 1 GHz or faster 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 2 gigabyte (GB) RAM
  • 30 GB available hard disk space
  • Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista (64-bit). This course was successfully keyed on Windows 10.
  • Python version 3.4.2 (python-3.4.2.amd64.msi).
  • PyCharm Community Edition version 3.4.1 (pycharm-community-3.4.1.exe).

Both Python and PyCharm are distributed with the course data files. Python is distributed under the Python Software Foundation License (PSFL). PyCharm Community Edition is distributed under the Apache License 2.0.

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