Coding 102, Python Fundamentals

Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.” – Martin Fowler

Returning once again, our introductory workshop on Python is back as we take you through one of the most in-demand programming languages across industries. Python is a programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate systems more effectively, with applications spanning from software development to scientific and numeric programs.

During the 1.5 hour physical workshop, you will learn the basic principles of Python, building your very own Python programs. Leave this short class with a better understanding of how programming works and how you fare at it after trying it for yourself.

Programme Flow

1:00pm - 1:05pm: Welcome Address

1:05pm - 2:05pm: Python Fundamentals Workshop

• Learn to evaluate expressions that involve functions and operators
• Understand the different kind of data types there are and their purposes
• Understand the purpose and uses of sequential statements, branching, loops and functions
• Make use of the Input/Processing/Output framework to solve programming problems

2:05pm - 2:30pm: Q&A and closing

Instructor Profile

Sam Tan

Sam used to be a data analyst for Sistic Singapore. He is passionate in all things Data! Having worked on big data projects on ticketing sales, Sam has a clear direction of what it would take for beginners to succeed as a Data Analyst.

Things to bring:

- Laptop (to get your hands dirty coding)

- Notebook (to take down notes)