Transitioning from Java to Python

Get started with Python. Learn the basics of this highly readable language and explore the differences between Python and Java.

Introduction

• Introduction
• Why Python? Illustrating the simplicity of Python
• Key terminology: Introduction to computer programming
• Get the most out of this course
• Java and Python programming environments
• Use Jupyter Notebook for Python programming

1. Python vs. Java

• Python vs. Java overview
• Java syntax deep dive
• Python syntax deep dive

2. Python Basics

• Input and output statements
• Assignment statements: Math and string operations
• Decision statements
• Loops: For range, for (), and while

3. Python Strings and Lists

• Java and Python arrays, ArrayLists, and List
• Strings in Java and Python
• A detailed play on RegEx

4. Functions and Methods in Python

• Java methods and Python functions
• Methods

5. Pandas and matplotlib

• Use Pandas and matplotlib, part 1
• Use Pandas and matplotlib, part 2

Conclusion

• Next steps