Using Community Code

"Using Community Code" is designed to empower developers by teaching them how to effectively use and manage community-written code within their Python projects. The course begins with an introduction to the concept of community code, exploring popular repositories and libraries that help solve common programming challenges. We then delve into practical skills, such as installing and managing packages with pip, creating and handling virtual environments, and mastering environment management tools like pipenv and conda.

Throughout the course, we provide hands-on demonstrations on how to integrate these tools into your development workflow, ensuring that you can apply what you learn directly to your projects. By the end of the series, you will not only be proficient in managing Python environments but also in optimizing your development process by utilizing powerful community-driven solutions.

What you will learn

• Navigate community code repositories
• Install and update packages with pip
• Create and manage virtual environments
• Utilize pipenv for project environments
• Master conda for environment and package management
• Clone and reproduce environments using conda
• Analyze real-world data with community libraries

Audience

This course is ideal for Python developers, data scientists, and software engineers who want to enhance their productivity by using community-driven resources. Basic knowledge of Python programming and familiarity with command-line operations are prerequisites for this course.

About the Authors

ACI Learning: ACI Learning trains leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether starting an IT career, mastering a profession, or developing a team, they provide essential support at every step.

Justin Dennison: Justin leads AWS and developer content creation for ITProTV. He has experience in multiple programming languages. His certifications include AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate, AWS Certified Developer — Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer.

Vonne Smith: Vonne leads the content development for the OfficeProTV and CreativeProTV channels. She has over a decade of experience teaching Office and Adobe applications both online and in the classroom. Certifications: Microsoft Office Master 2016