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Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects
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Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects

Patrick Ester
Elise Deitrick

Instructors: Patrick Ester

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What you'll learn

  • Define and use custom functions to improve code readability

  • When and how to use recursion instead of iteration

  • Create and modify custom objects

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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11 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to Week 1 of the Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects course. These assignments cover re-using pieces of code by wrapping them in functions. You can create functions that take in and/or return data. The module ends with a lab and graded coding exercises.

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8 readings7 app items

Welcome to Week 2 of the Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects course. These assignments cover creating recursive functions and identifying when recursion can be used instead of traditional iteration. The module ends with a lab and graded coding exercises.

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2 readings3 app items

Welcome to Week 3 of the Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects course. These assignments cover creating user-defined classes and how to instantiate an object based on these classes. The module ends with a lab and graded coding exercises.

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2 readings3 app items

Welcome to Week 4 of the Python Object Basics: Functions, Recursion, and Objects course. These assignments cover changing attributes associated with an object through methods. The module ends with a lab and graded coding exercises.

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4 readings5 app items

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Patrick Ester
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