Exploring Python's Built-in Functions

Christopher Trudeau 31 Lessons 3h 36m Updated intermediate python

Python’s built-in functions are predefined functions you can use anywhere in your code without any imports. They handle common tasks across math, data type creation, iterable processing, and input and output. Knowing which ones to reach for makes your code shorter and more Pythonic.

In this video course, you’ll:

  • Recognize Python’s built-in functions and the built-in scope they live in
  • Use the right built-in for tasks involving math, data types, iterables, and I/O
  • Distinguish real functions from classes that only look like them
  • Apply built-ins to solve practical problems with less code you have to write yourself

To get the most out of this video course, you’ll need to be familiar with Python programming, including topics like working with built-in data types, functions, classes, decorators, scopes, and the import system.

What’s Included:

  • 31 Lessons
  • Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
  • 2 Downloadable Resources
  • Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
  • Interactive Quiz to Check Your Progress
  • 6 Hands-On Coding Exercises
  • Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
  • Certificate of Completion

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About Christopher Trudeau

Christopher has a passion for the Python language and writes, records, and podcasts for Real Python. He is a consultant who helps advise organizations on how to improve their technical teams.

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