Functional Programming With Python Comprehensions

Functional Programming with Python: Harness the Power of Comprehensions for Clearer, Concise, and Efficient Code.

What you'll learn

How to understand and apply the 'action source condition' model of comprehensions.

The difference between imperative and declarative programming styles.

How to identify, write and use functional code.

How to create clean, concise list, set and dictionary comprehensions.

How to create and use generator comprehensions.

How to create and use nested comprehensions.

How to solve job interview style questions using functional code.

List Comprehensions

Set Comprehensions

Dictionary Comprehensions

Generator Comprehensions

Lazy Evaluation

Declarative Programming

Functional Programming

Immutability

Requirements

Some basic Python would be ideal, such as a good understanding of the syntax, basic data types and loops.

Description

Welcome to Functional Programming with Python Comprehensions!This course is carefully crafted to bridge the gap between beginner and intermediate Python programming, focusing specifically on functional programming principles. Throughout the course, you'll embark on a transformative journey, mastering the art of using list, set, dictionary, and nested comprehensions to write clearer, concise, and more efficient code.At the end of this course you can expect to have a real understanding of:List Comprehensions.Set Comprehensions.Dictionary Comprehensions.Generator Comprehensions.Nested Comprehensions.The difference between Imperative & Declarative Programming styles.Each section is supplemented with quizzes and coding exercises that allow you to practice and solidify your understanding of the material. These exercises are designed to mirror real-world scenarios and job interview scenarios, enabling you to develop problem-solving skills while applying functional programming concepts.Additionally, this course offers a unique feature—a monthly job interview style question. Each month, you'll be presented with a challenging question designed to test your understanding of functional programming concepts and your ability to apply them in a practical setting. These exercises will not only help you gauge your progress but also prepare you for real-world coding interviews.By the end of this course, you'll have mastered the art of functional programming with Python comprehensions. You'll possess a deep understanding of the benefits and applications of functional programming, allowing you to write cleaner, more concise, and highly efficient code. Whether you aim to enhance your career prospects, tackle complex coding challenges, or simply expand your programming skill set, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to excel.Enroll now and embark on a transformative journey into the realm of functional programming with Python comprehensions. Let's unlock the power of functional programming together and take your Python programming skills to new heights!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Imperative vs Declarative

Lecture 2 Programming Paradigms

Lecture 3 Imperative Programming

Lecture 4 Declarative Programming

Section 3: The Cornerstones of Comprehensions

Lecture 5 Action, Source, Condition

Lecture 6 Converting from Imperative to Declarative

Section 4: List Comprehensions

Lecture 7 Our First List Comprehensions

Lecture 8 Passing User Defined Functions as Actions

Lecture 9 Applying a Simple Condition

Lecture 10 Using Complex Conditions

Lecture 11 Passing a User Defined Function as a Condition

Lecture 12 The Walrus Operator

Lecture 13 Using 'Else' in a List Comprehension

Lecture 14 Alternatives to Comprehensions

Lecture 15 Experimenting with Actions

Lecture 16 Stop and Code! - List Comprehensions

Section 5: Set Comprehensions

Lecture 17 A Brief Primer on Sets

Lecture 18 Basic Set Comprehensions

Lecture 19 Stop and Code! - Set Comprehensions

Section 6: Generator Comprehensions

Lecture 20 What is a Generator?

Lecture 21 Retrieving Items from your Generator Comprehension

Lecture 22 Stop and Code! - Generator Comprehensions

Section 7: Dictionary Comprehensions

Lecture 23 Dictionary Comprehension Basics

Lecture 24 Applying Functions to Keys/Values

Lecture 25 Using Conditions with Dictionary Comprehensions

Section 8: Nested Comprehensions

Lecture 26 A Comprehension inside a Comprehension - How does that work?

Lecture 27 Nested Comprehensions - Worked Examples

Lecture 28 Stop and Code! - Nested Comprehensions

Section 9: The Monthly Comprehension Challenge - Apply Your Knowledge!

This course is for beginner/intermediate Python programmers wanting to include functional programming concepts in their code.,Programmers wanting to learn how to use comprehensions in their programs.,Programmers wanting to understand how to use declarative code, and be able to translate code from imperative to declarative.,Programmers wanting to prepare for job interviews and careers where clean functional code is common place.