This course is about the Python programming language. Python is a simple to learn, yet powerful, dynamic language that is suitable for both scripting and extensive programming. The Python language with its huge built-in library allows concise programming and - most importantly - rapid prototyping.

Main topics include:

• An introduction to Python
• Working with data and collections
• Program organization and functions
• Modules and libraries
• Classes and objects
• Test, debug
• Repeaters and generators
• Text processing and analysis
• Files and file system
• Graphical Interfaces
• Accessing web services through Python
• Parse common data formats (XML, JSON, CSV, etc.)