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Learn Python Developer Tools with VS Code
Dive into the world of developer tools with Python and VS Code! Learn how to set up, debug, and unit test your code in your own environment.
This course includes
This course includes
Skill level
AdvancedTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary2 hoursProjects
3Prerequisites
3 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Python Developer Tools with VS Code:- Learn Python 3
- Learn Intermediate Python 3
- Learn Advanced Python 3
About this course
Level up your Python skills with this course on developer tools. Learn how to run, debug, and test your programs using VS Code, a free IDE (integrated development environment). Set up VS Code on your own device and debug faulty code using techniques like isolating code sections and logging. Lastly, test your code using Python’s unittest framework and its various assert() methods and decorators.
Skills you'll gain
Download and install VS Code
Understand the debugging mindset
Debug code using tools and extensions
Understand the concepts of test-driven development
Implement unittest in VS Code
Test your code using assert() methods
Syllabus
3 projects • 3 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Creating a Contact Book
Build a Python contact management system using loops, if-else statements, and dictionaries. Learn how to create a functional contact book that allows users to add, view, and manage contacts efficiently. - practice Project
Weather-Based Outfit Selection
Build a Python-based Weather-Based Outfit Selector that suggests an outfit based on current weather conditions. The app will consider the temperature and weather type (sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy) and recommend suitable clothing. It will also allow users to personalize the outfit based on their style preferences. - practice Project
Pet Adoption Center
In this project, you will debug and improve a Python-based Pet Adoption Center application. The app matches pets with adopters based on preferences, calculates adoption fees by age, and manages the pet adoption list. Your task is to identify and fix bugs in the pet matching logic, fee calculation, and pet addition process.
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- Brilliant learning experience. Very interactive. Literally a game changer if you're learning on your own.John-AndrewCodecademy Learner @ USA
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