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Codecademy is the easiest way to learn how to code. It's interactive, fun, and you can do it with your friends.

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Can you solve this cipher puzzle? - McKenzie

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Can you solve this cipher puzzle? - McKenzie

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https://notebooks.azure.com/mmckenzieIndyPL/libraries/DEV236x/html/ciphersWk1.ipynb

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Microsoft Azure Notebooks - Online Jupyter Notebooks

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Provides free online access to Jupyter notebooks running in the cloud on Microsoft Azure.

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Additional Materials on this modules topics

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LearnPython.org

Functions - https://www.learnpython.org/en/Functions

CodeCademy -

Python Functions - https://www.codecademy.com/courses/learn-python/lessons/functions/exercises/what-good-are-functions

How to Think Like a Computer Scientist - Flow of Execution (sequence) - http://interactivepython.org/courselib/static/thinkcspy/Functions/FlowofExecutionSummary.html

SoloLearn - Functions and Modules lesson - https://www.sololearn.com/Play/Python/hoc

Data Camp Function Tutorial - https://www.datacamp.com/community/tutorials/functions-python-tutorial

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Launch Course: https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:Microsoft+DEV236x+1T2018/course/
Launch Azure.Notebooks: https://notebooks.azure.com/

Module 2 covers Functions Arguments & Parameters

Creating functions with parameters and return values

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return

parameters

indentation

Sequence in python - writing code in the correct order to ensure proper execution

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Earn Badges to Display Your Code Accomplishments

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Earn Badges to Display Your Code Accomplishments

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The Central Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library is hosting and facilitating a series of learn to code and networking sessions.

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Join us for a warm beverage and the opportunity to learn about coding during Code Café at Central Library. Whether you're looking to enhance your marketable job skills, trying to determine if a career in coding is the right path for you, or if you're just wanting to acquire a new hobby, Code Café is open to all adults who are curious about coding.

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Some more advanced python resources you might want to tackle once you've mastered your first EdX course.

More EdX Courses

Introduction to Python Fundamentals: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-python-fundamentals-microsoft-dev274x-1

CS50x - Introduction to Computer Science from Harvardx https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x

Free EBooks

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

Learn Python the Hard Way: https://learnpythonthehardway.org/python3/

Problem Solving and Data Structures: http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/pythonds/index.html

Think Python http://greenteapress.com/wp/think-python-2e/

Python Code Challenges:

https://www.codewars.com/

http://codingbat.com/python

https://codefights.com/

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Don't forget to take the Code Cafe Survey to tell us how today's session went and to track your progress towards a badge.

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Don't forget to take the Code Cafe Survey to tell us how today's session went and to track your progress towards a badge.

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Session Code: pys5

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This Week's Focus is on Module 1 (Purple Cards) and starting Module 2 (Blue Cards)!

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This Week's Focus is on Module 1 (Purple Cards) and starting Module 2 (Blue Cards)!

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Feel free to work on future lessons if you've already completed these.

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Additional Materials on this modules topics

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CodeHS - Printing in Python Lesson (Print(), ASCII Art, Variables): https://codehs.com/editor/hoc/video/543672/3844/2652?

LearnPython.org

Print() - https://www.learnpython.org/en/Hello%2C_World%21

Data Types and Variables - https://www.learnpython.org/en/Variables_and_Types

Mathematical Operations - https://www.learnpython.org/en/Basic_Operators

CodeCademy -

Python Syntax - https://www.codecademy.com/courses/learn-python/lessons/python-syntax/exercises/welcome

Strings and Console Output - https://www.codecademy.com/courses/learn-python/lessons/strings--console-output/exercises/strings

Think Like a Computer Scientist - Know Your Errors - http://interactivepython.org/courselib/static/thinkcspy/Debugging/KnowyourerrorMessages.html

SoloLearn - Basic Concepts lesson - https://www.sololearn.com/Play/Python/hoc

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What Programming Language Should You Learn? Find out now.

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Want to try some python before committing to the course? Try these hour long tutorials for a brief introduction

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Want to try some python before committing to the course? Try these hour long tutorials for a brief introduction

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Build a Simple Chatbot with Python: https://groklearning.com/csedweek/hoc-eliza/

Codecademy's Python Syntax lessson:
https://www.codecademy.com/courses/learn-python/lessons/python-syntax/exercises/welcome

A visual introduction to python with turtle code:
https://hourofpython.trinket.io/a-visual-introduction-to-python#/welcome/an-hour-of-code

A Python Epidemic Puzzle:
https://groklearning.com/learn/hoc-epidemic/intro/0/

Code Combat - conquer the dungeons by controlling your characters with python code: https://codecombat.com/

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1. Create an EdX account and enroll in the "Introduction to Python: Absolute Beginner" course: https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-python-absolute-beginner-microsoft-dev236x-1

2. Make sure to choose "Audit Course" on EdX for free access to all course materials - you do not need to pay for the certificate for this group.
If you do want a certificate, you can apply for financial assistance towards earning a verified course certificate using these instructions: https://support.edx.org/hc/en-us/articles/215167857-Does-edX-offer-financial-assistance-How-do-I-apply-

3. Create a Azure Notebook Account OR Login with an existing microsoft account:
https://notebooks.azure.com/

4. You're ready to start!

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Launch Course: https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:Microsoft+DEV236x+1T2018/course/
Launch Azure.Notebooks: https://notebooks.azure.com/

Module 1 covers

How to use Azure Notebooks

Output display with print()

Comments

Data Types - String, Numbers

Variables and type()

Math Operations

Tips for error handling