Transitioning from C# to Python

This course with instructor Joe Marini helps C# developers translate their knowledge into the in-demand Python language. Compare basic language constructs, functions, and more.

Introduction

• From C# to Python
• What you should know
• Getting set up
• Comparing C# and Python

1. Basic Language Constructs

• A tale of two Hello Worlds
• Comments and DocStrings
• Variables and data types
• Conditional statements
• Loops
• Challenge: Language constructs
• Solution: Language constructs

2. Functions

• Defining and calling functions
• Named and default parameters
• Keyword-only parameters
• Lambda functions

3. Classes and Objects

• Defining classes and methods
• Inheritance
• Abstract classes
• Interfaces
• Magic methods and properties

4. Collections

• Arrays and lists
• Dictionaries
• Iterators

5. Common Operations

• Built-in functions
• Strings
• Exceptions
• Scope blocks
• Challenge: Pig Latin
• Solution: Pig Latin

Conclusion

• Conclusion