Python vs. JavaScript for Development

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Course Description

Overview

Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using Python and JavaScript, two common programming languages, when working on data science projects.

Syllabus

Introduction

Python vs. JavaScript

1. Powerful Programming Languages

What is a programming language?
Different programming paradigms
A short history of Python
A short history of JavaScript
Common Python applications
Common JavaScript applications

2. Evaluating Which Language to Use

Key considerations
JavaScript programs: Browser vs. Node
Python programs: Anaconda vs. CPython

3. Key Differences

Basic syntax: “Hello World” in Python vs. JavaScript
Data types and variables: Python vs. JavaScript
Code blocks: Python vs. JavaScript
Functions: Python vs. JavaScript

4. Use Cases

Common use cases
Back-end development: Python vs. JavaScript
Front-end development: Python vs. JavaScript
Data science: Python vs. JavaScript
Career opportunities in JavaScript
Career opportunities in Python

Moving Forward

What to do next?

Taught by

Julie Nisbet and Madecraft

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