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Duke University

Python Scripting

Duke University via Coursera

Overview

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In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to create command line interface tools using Python. You will use standard library modules like sys and subprocess to parse arguments and run external commands. You will also learn how to process raw command output in Python to filter and format results. By the end, you will be able to build basic but practical CLI utilities using only Python to automate tasks and workflows.

Syllabus

  • Project Overview
    • Create simple Python scripts in this hands-on project that doesn't require any dependencies

Taught by

Alfredo Deza

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