Python Software Engineering: Build and Test Modern APIs

Transitioning into software engineering requires more than just knowing basic coding syntax; it demands writing clean, reliable, and production-ready code. This text-based course guides you from Python fundamentals to professional software engineering practices, focusing on building and testing scalable web services. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational Python syntax, modern type hints, and structured data with dataclasses. - Configure clean virtual environments and manage project dependencies using modern packaging tools. - Build robust, asynchronous web services and APIs using industry-standard Python frameworks. - Apply professional testing practices by writing comprehensive test suites with pytest. - Design clean, maintainable code architectures suitable for real-world production environments. - Prepare for technical interviews with structured software engineering problem-solving approaches. Your learning journey begins with essential programming concepts and foundational Python syntax. You will then progress step-by-step through advanced topics, including API design, automated testing, and professional code organization, all explained through clear written explanations and practical code examples. This course is designed for beginners with no prior programming experience who want to build a solid, professional foundation in software development. Start your journey toward becoming a professional software engineer today.