How to Write Beautiful Python Code With PEP 8

Writing Beautiful Pythonic Code With PEP 8

Joe Tatusko 8 Lessons 39m best-practices intermediate

Learn how to write high-quality, readable code by using the Python style guidelines laid out in Python’s official “PEP 8” code style guide. Following these guidelines helps you make a great impression when sharing your work with potential employers and collaborators.

This course outlines the key guidelines laid out in PEP 8. It’s aimed at beginner to intermediate programmers.

What’s Included:

8 Lessons
Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
Certificate of Completion

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Writing Beautiful Python Code With PEP 8

8 Lessons 39m

1. What PEP 8 Is and Why You Need It 01:57

2. Python Naming Conventions 04:38

3. Beautiful Python Code Layout 05:23

4. Getting Python Code Indentation Right 04:15

5. Formatting Python Comments 04:40

6. Whitespace in Expressions and Statements 07:01

7. Do's and Dont's: Python Programming Recommendations 05:10

8. Using Linters for Better Code & Conclusion 06:02

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About Joe Tatusko

Joe is a manufacturing engineer turned Pythonista with interests in data wrangling and visualization.

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