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Introduction to Programming

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Introduction to Programming uses the Python programming language to introduce learners to basic programming skills, and they discover the principles of programming by comparing Python to other programming languages. The course begins with algorithms, and then it lays a foundation for mastering variables, operators, and control structures. In addition, students learn program design, documentation, formal debugging, and testing.

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