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title: Python basics
date: '2021-01-01'
type: book
weight: 20
---

Build a foundation in Python.

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{{< icon name="clock" pack="fas" >}} 1-2 hours per week, for 8 weeks

## Learn

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## Quiz

{{< spoiler text="What is the difference between lists and tuples?" >}}
Lists

- Lists are mutable - they can be changed
- Slower than tuples
- Syntax: `a_list = [1, 2.0, 'Hello world']`

Tuples

- Tuples are immutable - they can't be changed
- Tuples are faster than lists 
- Syntax: `a_tuple = (1, 2.0, 'Hello world')`
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{{< spoiler text="Is Python case-sensitive?" >}}
Yes
{{< /spoiler >}}
