More Python

Python data structures and utilities

This week you should continue to follow the indicated sections of Google's Python class. In particular, have a look at the sections on:

• Strings
• Lists
• Dicts and Files
• Utilities (selected subsections, as follows):
  • Running external processes (but use subprocess rather than commands which is deprecated now)
  • Exceptions

You should aim to try out all of the Basic Exercises by the end of the week

If you are already comfortable with Python, you might wish to look ahead at boto3 which is the API we will be using the coming weeks: https://boto3.readthedocs.io/.

Refer to last week's lab for details on where to find the exercises. Be sure you are working with the Python 3 version of the exercises