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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Programming in Python by Meta

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About the Course

In this course, you will be introduced to foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax. You’ll learn how to use code to solve problems. You’ll dive deep into the Python ecosystem and learn popular modules, libraries and tools for Python. You’ll also get hands-on with objects, classes and methods in Python, and utilize variables, data types, control flow and loops, functions and data structures. You’ll learn how to recognize and handle errors and you’ll write unit tests for your Python code and practice test-driven development. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Prepare your computer system for Python programming • Show understanding of Python syntax and how to control the flow of code • Demonstrate knowledge of how to handle errors and exceptions • Explain object-oriented programming and the major concepts associated with it • Explain the importance of testing in Python, and when to apply particular methods This is a beginner course for learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in back-end development or database engineering. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior web development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding....

Top reviews

SS

Apr 14, 2023

Great Course. It included information about all aspects of Python programming from Basic syntax to Exception & File handling, OOPS concepts, Various modules & packages, and Software testing.

DG

Aug 2, 2022

Thanks Meta for a very comprehensive course.

Not only are fundamental computer science topics taught, but the job-ready skills needed for Python by covering it in breadth, but also depth.

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By Carlos S A

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Sep 25, 2022

Awesome

By Mxolisi M

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Jan 8, 2024

best

By Mohamed M A (

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Aug 2, 2023

Bien

By Pampana S s

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Oct 25, 2022

gd

By sisi L

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Jan 16, 2023

Two major places absolutely needed to revamp.

1. This is a meta staff taught course, but why ZERO, I repeat, ZERO mod you could find on discussion forums. These forums are utter chaos. People post tons of assignment answers there. Unlike other similar Python courses on Coursera, no mod is there to answer students' questions.

2. Several pages either have no subtitles or, simply text out of sync. Given the reputation of meta, such issues should not happen.

In general, you could feel sort of insouciant attitude in couse design and material making. You can comapre this course to courses offered by Yale or University of Michigan, you would realize how carefree meta is on making this course. The quality is not bad for sure, but it is also not that good and detailed. Just it shouldn't be a product of Meta.

By Sumedha S

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Aug 9, 2023

So many mistakes and difficult topics are explained in the reading. Most modules have more reading than actual videos, making it hard to follow along. Some quizzes had different answers for the same questions as well.

Documentation in the coding exercises had vague instructions and inconsistencies. The instructor changes every 2-3 videos which is upsetting as well.

By Arun E

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Nov 10, 2022

Coding experience is very low. It does not add any skill to the programming ability. It just help to have an awareness of python programming. If you are here to learn real coding, it is not for you.

By Adeel A

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Dec 22, 2022

The course was okay. it could have been structured better. Also, there were several mistakes throughout the explanations. A course from meta should be better designed.

By Germán G R M

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Oct 16, 2022

Certainly the course does not delve too deep into the topics it treats. It is more like an introduction, but does not forms a full fledged python programmer.

By Ibrahim S

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Dec 1, 2022

The programming assignments are difficult, and you need to go through external resources to be able to ace them. However, the lesson contents are top-notch.

By Vincent L

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Jan 21, 2023

It's more of a beginner course. I learned some things that I didn't know from my self-study but overall it wasn't very challenging (finished in two days)

By Minqi X

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Aug 8, 2023

Contents are great, but the instructions for graded assignments are highly confusing and not stated properly.

By Jonathan F

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Jul 11, 2022

Good top-level examination of Python. Some typos and confusing questions strewn throughout the module.

By Alberto G

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Oct 20, 2022

There were some glaring errors in the testing section but otherwise a decent introduction to Python.

By Christopher T T

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Oct 25, 2022

Course needs more coding practices that lead up to program assignments.

By J. B

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Feb 17, 2024

The course is good though not easy for newbie in programming

By Shoinbek S

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Jul 15, 2023

Assignments didn't really match with the course.

By Calla J

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May 29, 2023

ensemble casting gives real life feel.

By Gameinn t

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Nov 13, 2023

to much theory, few practice

By Yatri D

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Jun 29, 2023

While this course covered diverse topics, I couldn't simply rely on the course for a deeper understanding. The Python course fell short of meeting expectations. While Week One was passable, the subsequent weeks suffered from numerous typos and code errors. Week three proved to be the most disappointing, characterized by a confusing course structure, poorly designed quizzes, inadequate content, flawed choice of examples, and an abundance of errors. Even free courses available elsewhere offer superior content. Meta should update this course ASAP.

By candace j

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Sep 10, 2022

I enjoyed the first course of the program but this course is very hard to follow along. No offense to the british guy, but man, I zone out so bad when he's doing video instruction. They are not clear as to why you should do a certain thing in code, they just say "do this ..." and expect you to retain that for their projects. It really should be, "do this because" and immediately apply the tools. Maybe its just me, but too much reading and video, not enough hands on instruction. If I wanted to read, I would've ordered a book.

By Nzabona M B

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Jun 12, 2023

i like this course but i am having challenges and they are not responding to me, i don't have money for upgrading the course and i thought that the financial aid covers that. will it affect my certificate if i don't do the upgraded quizzes. is there no other options?

By Sarah K

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Jul 18, 2023

poorly explanations, many bugs and errors in assignments, not beginner friendly at all

By Justin

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Apr 25, 2024

There are numerous errors in both the lectures and in some of the quizzes

By Igor D

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Mar 4, 2024

Too simple. Needed harder assignments