Welcome to "Python - Beyond The Basics". I'm your instructor, Aaron Maxwell. Reach me at aaron@powerfulpython.com. This folder has course materials you will use in the class: * PythonBeyondTheBasics.pdf - Extensive written material on the topics covered in the course, and more! Use to review and deepen your learning after class, or as a reference when doing the programming exercises (labs). * slides - Slide decks used in the class. * labs - In-class programming exercises. Your instructor will lead you through them. * labs/py3 - The Python 3.x lab set. * labs/py2 - The Python 2.7 lab set. * solutions - Solutions to the labs. IMPORTANT: We've found that students learn and retain as much as TEN TIMES MORE when they only look at solutions as a last resort, peeking only for a hint to get un-stuck. Always do as much as you can on your own, so you'll learn a lot! FURTHER READING (Both books below are written primarily for Python 3, with commentary mixed in on how Python 2 differs, as needed.) * Powerful Python: The Most Impactful Patterns, Features, And Development Strategies Modern Python Provides, by Aaron Maxwell https://powerfulpython.com/store/powerful-python-book/ My own book. You already have about half of it, in the courseware PDF. If you sign up for "Python - The Next Level", the other course I teach through O'Reilly, you'll get most of the remainder as part of its courseware. The book covers nearly every topic covered in both courses, in many cases more deeply, plus bonus chapters. * Powerful Python Blog https://powerfulpython.com/blog/ In-depth articles on intermediate to advanced Python programming. For several, I wrote full custom applications to demonstrate some concept, pattern or set of features, and how they are used in real-world Python software. * The Python Cookbook (3rd ed.), by Beazly and Jones http://www.amazon.com/dp/1449340377/ Excellent book which, when used over time, will take you all the way from intermediate to advanced Python developer. Keep on your desk, right by your computer. INSTRUCTOR Aaron Maxwell aaron@powerfulpython.com www.powerfulpython.com