Script programmingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

In this course the student will learn couple of scripting languages and will use them in practice. During the course students will produce simple scripts based on examples. Also scripts aim to help with such things as automation of workflows.

Content

During the course three different scripting languages will be handled: PowerShell, Bash and Python. The content for each language is as follows:

1. Introduction
2. Tools
2.1 Compiler and Interpreter
2.2 Text Editor
2.3 Debugger
2.4 Version Control
3. Variables, part 1
3.1 Concept of a Variable
3.2 Basic Variables
4. Flow Control Statements
4.1 If
4.2 Switch-case
4.3 While / Do-while
4.4 For
4.5 Exceptions
5. Subroutines / Functions / Methods
5.1 Methods
6. Variables, Part 2
6.1 Arrays
6.2 Structs
6.3 Pointer / References
7. Documentation
7.1 Documenting the Code
7.2 SDKs, Libraries, APIs

Materials

https://digicampus.fi/course/view.php?id=446&lang=en

Further information

Skripti programming is considered advanced knowledge linked to Microsoft and Linux certificate paths.

Execution methods

Classroom and / or online teaching.

Accomplishment methods

Course is available partly or in whole as an online course. During the course the student will produce simple pieces of code in three different scripting languages with help of examples. These code pieces are then combined to form a bigger entity.