CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python

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Free Online Course (Audit)
Languages

English
Certificate

$299.00 Certificate Available
Duration & workload

10 weeks, 3-9 hours a week
Sessions

On-Demand
Level

Beginner
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An introduction to programming using a language called Python. Learn how to read and write code as well as how to test and "debug" it. Designed for students with or without prior programming experience who'd like to learn Python specifically. Learn about functions, arguments, and return values (oh my!); variables and types; conditionals and Boolean expressions; and loops. Learn how to handle exceptions, find and fix bugs, and write unit tests; use third-party libraries; validate and extract data with regular expressions; model real-world entities with classes, objects, methods, and properties; and read and write files. Hands-on opportunities for lots of practice. Exercises inspired by real-world programming problems. No software required except for a web browser, or you can write code on your own PC or Mac.

Whereas CS50x itself focuses on computer science more generally as well as programming with C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript, this course, aka CS50P, is entirely focused on programming with Python. You can take CS50P before CS50x, during CS50x, or after CS50x. But for an introduction to computer science itself, you should still take CS50x!

Taught by

David J. Malan

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 11 Class Central reviews

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Ishita Choudhuri @IshitaChoudhuri

I just finished CS50's Introduction to Python Programming course and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. As I am new to programming I found this course a great starting point in my coding journey. From the very beginning, CS50's Introduction…

I just finished CS50's Introduction to Python Programming course and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. As I am new to programming I found this course a great starting point in my coding journey.
From the very beginning, CS50's Introduction to Python Programming has caught my attention with its great tips and great explanations. Instructor David Malan has a unique ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely, making the most difficult concepts easy to understand for beginners.
Also the quality of the class equipment is excellent.
The video lessons are expertly designed with great visuals that make it easy to stay focused and absorb the content. The available slides and supplementary materials are well organized and can be useful outside of the classroom. Prepare to be inspired, challenged and ultimately inspired by the incredible world of programming introduced in CS50's Introduction to Python Programming.
Michael Brown

Tips for students: - You have to learn how to Google things (don't search "CS50 Python problem answers to set 5" instead use things like "how to change the last item in an array in Python"), CS50 courses don't spoon feed you. You'll need to look thi…

Tips for students:
- You have to learn how to Google things (don't search "CS50 Python problem answers to set 5" instead use things like "how to change the last item in an array in Python"), CS50 courses don't spoon feed you. You'll need to look things up, it's okay, that's 50% of the job for real programmers
- Watch all the short videos, not just the long main one
- Use the CS50 Reddit and Discord communities to get support when you're really stuck. If you're really really stuck there are solution videos on YouTube, I would use these very sparingly
- The course is hard, it's okay to feel frustrated
- Don't leave big chunks of time between study sessions, programming in general requires regular practice, this is especially true when starting out
Raimundo Menezes

Amazing, this course is complete. our review helps other learners like you discover great courses. Only review the course if you have taken or started taking this course.
Vivek Kumar

The "Introduction to Programming with Python" course is an ideal starting point for beginners in the world of coding. This course provides a solid foundation in Python, a versatile and widely-used programming language. Students learn the fundamental…

The "Introduction to Programming with Python" course is an ideal starting point for beginners in the world of coding. This course provides a solid foundation in Python, a versatile and widely-used programming language. Students learn the fundamental concepts of programming, including variables, data types, control structures, and functions. Practical exercises and hands-on projects help students apply their knowledge to real-world problems. By the end of the course, participants will be able to write Python programs, solve basic programming challenges, and understand the importance of clean, efficient code. This course serves as a stepping stone for those interested in web development, data science, or automation, making it an essential choice for aspiring programmers.
Ayaan Khan

🌟 CS50P: Introduction to Programming with Python Review Having completed CS50X, CS50W, and CS50AI, I was thrilled to discover the fresh new course from CS50 that dives into Python in great detail1. Here’s what stood out: Course Focus: CS50P is an…

🌟 CS50P: Introduction to Programming with Python Review

Having completed CS50X, CS50W, and CS50AI, I was thrilled to discover the fresh new course from CS50 that dives into Python in great detail1. Here’s what stood out:

Course Focus:
CS50P is an introductory Python course designed for both beginners and those with prior programming experience.
It covers core Python concepts: functions, loops, data structures, classes, and more.
Unlike CS50X (which delves into computer science topics like pointers and memory management), CS50P focuses solely on Python.
Lectures and Format:
In 2022, due to COVID-19 restrictions, CS50P shifted to an online-only format.
Live video lectures allowed interaction with the lecturer and questions from viewers.
Some audio issues occurred but should be resolved in the edited versions1.
Problem Sets:
CS50P’s problem sets are more approachable:
Around five exercises per set.
Gradual complexity, building on lecture concepts.
A gentler learning curve compared to CS50X1.
In summary, CS50P provides a solid foundation in Python programming, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Happy coding! 🐍
Anonymous

Am learning a lot since I started this course. I have no idea about cording, but since I started learning about python, everything is making since now. Thanks for edX for hard working you are doing.
Ibrar Zahoor

Introduction to Programming with Python This course is much helpful for beginner to intermediate I hope every one try this course for gating more knowledge
Dev Jyoti Patra

nice explained course,with a well spoken and concept building teacher,it really worth of time.
thanks Harvard for this course to provided it on internet
Guilherme Gomes Pires

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Ujjwal Paliwal

this course is amazing and his teacher sir david j. malan also mamazing explanation so this is unique teacher as well as it's behaviour is very humble
Ivan Kavrakov

CS50P is a fantastic course suitable for beginners, and it also offers great value to those who consider themselves intermediate developers. I would wholeheartedly recommend it, especially if you are thinking about doing CS50x with no prior programming experience.