Python Core

Name: Python Core
Rating: 4.8 (1 reviews)

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This course is dedicated to core Python skills that will give you a solid base and allow you to pursue any further direction, be it Backend Development or Data Science. Python is one of the much-in-demand languages in today's environment. Known for its straightforward syntax, Python is easy to learn and use, gaining this language popularity and making its community grow daily.

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What you'll learn

Throughout the learning process, you'll work on Python projects that match your interests and skills, helping you gain new knowledge from theory. This course enables you to:

Demonstrate proficiency in Python syntax and fundamental programming concepts;
Apply data processing techniques to handle various data sources, including text, JSON, HTML, and web pages;
Utilize object-oriented programming principles to design and structure programs;
Apply standard and third-party libraries to enhance code functionality and efficiency;
Implement automated tests using unit testing tools to ensure functional code, while adhering to principles of code quality and documentation;

After completing this course, you can pursue advanced studies in fields like Data Science, Django, or Flask web development. You'll be able to apply the acquired skills to a variety of real-world projects spanning different domains.

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Learn by doing

# 1

Apply knowledge into practice

You already know the theory. Now it's time to code like you do at work—in a professional IDE, with real project constraints, solving problems that actually matter. Welcome to software engineering as it should be.

# 2

Navigate complexity with surgical precision

Most developers waste months learning random concepts without seeing how they connect. Our interactive Knowledge Map fixes this. It shows exactly how every programming concept relates to others, helping you build a structured mental model of coding.

# 3

Copy the best. Then improve.

Here's what top engineers do that others don't: they study other people's code obsessively. When you get stuck on Hyperskill, you can explore solutions published by other developers. See their exact code. Understand their approach. Learn their tricks.

# 4

Code review that actually makes you better

We stripped code review down to what actually matters: does your solution work? Have you handled the edge cases? Is there a cleaner way to write this? Hyperskill acts like a competent reviewer who actually tests your code. Not genius-level analysis, not architecture debates — just solid feedback on making your code better.

Elevate your engineering mastery through real-world challenges

Master advanced engineering concepts through ambitious projects. Each project deepens your expertise and transforms you from an experienced engineer into an exceptional one.

Static Code Analyzer

In this project, you will create a simple static analyzer tool that finds common stylistic issues in Python code. You will get a general idea of static code analysis and expand your competence in Python.

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Password Hacker with Python

All sorts of creatures lurk around the Internet, including trolls, pirates, miners – and hackers. In this project, you're going to step into the shoes of a hacker, tasked with infiltrating a secret server — password unknown. Your mission is to create a Python program that can crack the password swiftly. Learn how hacking works and create a complex application where you will work on iterators and generators, itertools and time module. You will practice concepts frequently tested in technical interviews at top tech companies.

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Flashcards (Python)

When learning a new language, it can be hard to remember all the new vocabulary, which is exactly where flashcards can help. Typically, flashcards show a hint (a task or a picture) on one side and the right answer on the other. Flashcards can be used to remember any sort of data, so if you want to create a useful tool to help your learning and your programming skills, this project is for you. You will practice concepts frequently tested in technical interviews at top tech companies.

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Topics covered by this course

Working with data

49 topics

Code quality

34 topics

Fundamentals

30 topics

Control flow

28 topics

Python libraries

21 topics

Basics

18 topics

Object-oriented programming

14 topics

Additional instruments

12 topics

Algorithms and Data Structures

9 topics

System administration and DevOps

4 topics

Frontend

3 topics

Math

1 topic

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JetBrains Academy

JetBrains Academy is a part of JetBrains, a global software company specializing in the creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software developers and teams. With years of expertise in software development and education, JetBrains Academy empowers more than a million people worldwide to learn and teach computer science, and help organizations inspire their teams to reach their goals in tech. Professional development tools play a big role in computer science education. This is why JetBrains Academy courses offer integration with JetBrains IDEs. This integration assists learners in getting experience with real development processes to streamline their learning curve at future work.

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Konrad Kaczmarek

23 hours ago

During the course, I learned many Python features I hadn't known about before. The course helped me understand many key Python concepts. I could test my knowledge by completing interesting projects. There were stages where I got stuck for a while, but figuring out why something wasn't working as I e ...

Przemyslaw Gorski

4 months ago

I highly recommend this course to anyone starting Python from scratch. It complements the introductory course well and adds many new topics.

Evgeniia Turovskaia

8 months ago

This track gives you a solid start by helping you gain a profound understanding of basic concepts and a glimpse into intermediate topics like asyncio and multiprocessing. It was hard to fulfill the requirements for "applied topics," because at some point, you start getting zero applied topics even a ...