Computer Programming

5 courses

Mastering Design Patterns with Python

In this course path, you'll explore key design patterns like Creational, Structural, and Behavioral. Through practical examples and hands-on coding, you'll strengthen your Python skills, build scalable systems, and learn how to apply design patterns to solve real-world problems effectively.

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5 courses with bite-sized lessons and practices

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95 hands-on practices

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Computer Science Fundamentals

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Computer Systems and Architecture

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Python

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5 lessons

24 practices

Revisiting OOP Concepts in Python

Essential OOP concepts in Python, including classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation, form the cornerstone of object-oriented design and programming. Mastering these concepts is crucial for understanding and effectively utilizing design patterns.

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5 lessons

23 practices

Creational Patterns in Python

Creational design patterns are essential for managing object creation mechanisms, which promote flexibility, code reuse, and robustness. This course covers widely used creational patterns like Singleton, Factory Method, Abstract Factory, and Builder, demonstrating their applications in solving real-world programming challenges.

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4 lessons

20 practices

Structural Patterns in Python

Structural design patterns manage object composition and relationships, improving flexibility and scalability of systems. This course covers key structural patterns like Adapter, Composite, and Decorator, demonstrating their application in GUI libraries, file systems, and more, to solve real-world problems.

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4 lessons

18 practices

Behavioral Patterns in Python

Behavioral design patterns focus on object communication and responsibility distribution, enabling sophisticated interactions and promoting system maintainability. This course covers essential patterns like Command, Observer, and Strategy, demonstrating their practical applications in real-world scenarios such as chat applications, parking systems, and smart home automation.

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4 lessons

10 practices

Applying Design Patterns for a Smart Home System in Python

This course applies various design patterns to develop a smart home system in Python, showcasing the practical use of the patterns covered in the course path to solve real-world problems.

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