01. Prepared for Programming

The data structures and algorithms you learn in this program can be implemented in any number of different languages. For that reason, when we discuss these concepts in videos, we'll explain them in general terms and demonstrate them using pseudocode.

However, it's also essential to get lots of practice applying the algorithms for yourself, so we'll provide exercises and projects where you can implement the algorithms using concrete code.

The language we'll be using for these exercises is Python 3. It will help you a lot if you take the time now to make sure your understanding of fundamental Python is strong. In this section, we'll briefly review some of the main concepts you should know. This will help you see if you have areas where you need to do some additional review or practice.

At the bottom of the main menu for this Nanodegree, you'll find an Extracurricular section. This contains our full Introduction to Python course. If you feel uncomfortable with any of the concepts we review in this brief refresher, feel free to use the full Python course to go deeper.