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Advanced Python and Professional Development
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Advanced Python and Professional Development

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master Visual Studio Code for Python development, including extensions and debugging tools.

  • Apply object-oriented programming principles like inheritance, static methods, and dunder methods.

  • Understand and use generator functions and the yield keyword to manage large datasets efficiently.

  • Utilize pip and external libraries to extend Python’s capabilities and manage dependencies.

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October 2025

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Python 3 from Beginner to Expert - Learn Python from Scratch Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will guide you through setting up Visual Studio Code as your integrated development environment (IDE). You will learn how to customize your workspace, install useful extensions, and take advantage of tools like linting, code formatting, and debugging to enhance your coding productivity and professionalism.

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9 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, we will explore several essential Visual Studio Code extensions that can significantly improve your development experience. You will learn how to integrate tools for better readability, faster coding, and error prevention, including extensions for colorizing brackets, previewing Python code execution, and spell-checking your code.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, including classes, objects, and inheritance. You will learn how to organize code using classes, create methods for behavior, and handle inheritance to make your code more modular and reusable. We’ll also tackle practical examples to reinforce these concepts.

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21 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore generator functions, a powerful feature in Python for managing large datasets efficiently. You will learn how to create generators with the yield keyword and apply them in practical exercises. Additionally, we’ll dive into advanced generator features, including how to send values into a generator using the send method for more interactive programming.

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3 videos1 reading3 assignments

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