Understanding Python List Comprehensions

Rich Bibby
Rich Bibby 6 Lessons 18m basics python

One of Python’s most distinctive features is the list comprehension, which you can use to create powerful functionality within a single line of code. However, many developers struggle to fully leverage the more advanced features, or use them too much, which can lead to code that’s less efficient and harder to read.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand the full power of Python list comprehensions and how to use their features comfortably. You’ll also gain an understanding of the trade-offs that come with using them so that you can determine when other approaches are more preferable.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Rewrite loops and map() calls as a list comprehension in Python
  • Choose between comprehensions, loops, and map() calls
  • Supercharge your comprehensions with conditional logic
  • Use comprehensions to replace filter()
  • Profile your code to solve performance questions

What’s Included:

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

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About Rich Bibby

Rich is an avid Pythonista and a video instructor at Real Python. He is also a Network Engineer using Python to automate the management of a large network infrastructure. He lives in Dubai, UAE, with his wife and daughter plus a Miniature Schnauzer.

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Christian Breiholz on June 19, 2021

Really helpful. When I first list comprehensions, I was a bit overwhelmed. This tutorial made it clear!

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Alan ODannel on April 7, 2021

Nice course, informative and flowed at a good pace. I had an understanding on Comprehensions, this course introduced concepts that I was not aware of. Thank you.

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