Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

You will be able manipulate files and processes in your computer's operating systems by the end of this course. Regular expressions, a powerful tool to process text files, will be covered. You'll also learn how to use the Linux command line from a virtual machine. This might seem a bit too much, but you will also be able to write a program which processes log files and generates a summary file. This is a very useful skill that IT specialists should know.

We will begin by learning how to run Python locally and how to organize and use the code across multiple Python files. Then, we'll learn how to read and create different file types and use subprocesses as well as input streams. We will also explore Bash scripting, regular expressions and other powerful tools that can be used to work with systems. Automatic testing will also be covered. This allows us to automate the process of verifying that our code is correct. We'll finish by using the tools we have acquired to process data, generate reports and create them. You'll learn how to create your own development environment on your computer. This is an essential step to be able write and deploy powerful automation software.