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# Learn Python with Space Jam

Inspired by the new film "Space Jam: A New Legacy," this learning path shows basketball fans how an understanding of data science and coding can support their passions, create opportunities, and even open doors to possible careers. Develop skills in Visual Studio Code, Azure, GitHub, JavaScript, and Python, to gain insights into how individual moments throughout a player's history can lead to a critical game decision in the finals.

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Get a glimpse into the Python programming language with this introductory learning path that requires no prior background.

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        <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/optimize-basketball-games-with-machine-learning/?WT.mc_id=LearnDrG-c9-niner&WT.mc_id=SpaceJam_Learn_-all-cxa"><h2 class="title faux-h3">Use basketball stats to optimize game play with Visual Studio Code</h2></a>
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    <p class="description">Analyze basketball stats and create an app in this learning path inspired by the film "Space Jam: A New Legacy."</p>
    <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/optimize-basketball-games-with-machine-learning/?WT.mc_id=LearnDrG-c9-niner&WT.mc_id=SpaceJam_Learn_-all-cxa" title="Space Jam module">
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