Python Programming Course Outline
Basic Series: Getting Comfortable with Programming, Logic, Algorithms, and Flowcharts
1. Introduction to Programming:
- What is Programming?
- Setting Up Development Environment
- Basic Terminology
2. Introduction to Logic and Problem Solving:
- What is Logic in Programming?
- Variables and Data Types
- Conditionals
- Basic Input/Output
3. Flowcharts and Pseudocode:
- What are Flowcharts?
- Creating Simple Flowcharts
- What is Pseudocode?
- Flowchart and Pseudocode Exercises
4. Algorithms and Problem-Solving Techniques:
- What is an Algorithm?
- Designing Algorithms
- Basic Algorithms to Learn:
- Linear Search
- Bubble Sort
- Factorial Algorithm
- Fibonacci Sequence
5. Loops and Repetition:
- Introduction to Loops
- For Loops
- While Loops
- Loop Exercises
6. Functions and Modular Programming:
- What is a Function?
- Modular Programming
- Function Exercises
7. Introduction to Debugging and Error Handling:
- What is Debugging?
- Error Handling
- Debugging Exercises
8. Basic Projects and Exercises:
- Basic Calculator
- Even or Odd Checker
- Number Guessing Game
- Simple To-Do List
Beginner Series: Introduction to Python and Basic Programming Concepts
1. Introduction to Python:
- What is Python?
- Installation and Setup
- Running Python Scripts
- Understanding Python Shell
2. Basic Python Syntax:
- Variables and Data Types
- Comments and Docstrings
- Print Statements and Input
3. Control Flow:
- If, elif, else Statements
- Logical Operators and Comparison Operators
4. Loops:
- For Loops
- While Loops
- Break and Continue
5. Functions:
- Defining Functions
- Function Arguments and Return Values
6. Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries:
- Creating and Manipulating Lists
- Creating and Manipulating Tuples
- Creating and Manipulating Dictionaries
7. Basic Input/Output:
- Taking User Input
- File Handling (Read and Write)
Intermediate Series: Deep Dive into Python and Advanced Concepts
1. Error Handling:
- Try, Except Blocks
- Raising Exceptions
- Finally and Else in Exception Handling
2. List Comprehensions:
- Simple List Comprehensions
- Dictionary and Set Comprehensions
3. Modules and Libraries:
- Importing Standard Modules
- Installing and Using External Libraries
4. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):
- Classes and Objects
- Methods and Attributes
- Inheritance and Polymorphism
5. Regular Expressions:
- Basic Patterns
- Search, Match, and Findall
6. Working with Data:
- Using CSV Files
- Manipulating Data with Pandas
7. Decorators and Lambda Functions:
- Understanding Decorators
- Writing Lambda Functions
8. Working with APIs:
- Making API Calls with Requests
- Handling JSON Data
Advanced Series: Mastering Python and Advanced Techniques
1. Advanced OOP Concepts:
- Class Methods and Static Methods
- Metaclasses
- Abstract Base Classes (ABC)
2. Advanced Data Structures:
- Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues
- Trees and Graphs
- Heaps, Hashmaps
3. Concurrency:
- Multithreading vs Multiprocessing
- Asynchronous Programming (Asyncio)
- Thread Synchronization
4. Memory Management:
- Garbage Collection
- Memory Profiling
5. Advanced File Handling:
- Working with Binary Files
- Context Managers
6. Testing and Debugging:
- Unit Testing with unittest and pytest
- Debugging Techniques (pdb)
7. Design Patterns:
- Singleton, Factory, Strategy, Observer, etc.
8. Networking:
- Sockets Programming
- Building Simple Web Servers and Clients
9. Web Development Basics:
- Introduction to Flask or Django
- Creating a Simple Web Application
Master Series: Becoming an Expert in Python
1. Machine Learning with Python:
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Data Preprocessing
- Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Algorithms
- Working with TensorFlow or PyTorch
2. Advanced Web Development:
- Full-Stack Web Development with Django or Flask
- Creating RESTful APIs
- Working with Databases (SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL)
3. Cloud Computing and Deployment:
- Introduction to Cloud Platforms
- Deploying Python Apps on Heroku, AWS EC2
4. Data Science and Visualization:
- Data Cleaning and Preprocessing
- Data Visualization using Matplotlib, Seaborn
5. Advanced Algorithms and Problem Solving:
- Dynamic Programming
- Greedy Algorithms
- Graph Algorithms (Dijkstra, A*)
6. Contributing to Open Source:
- Best Practices for Writing Clean Python Code
- Version Control with Git and GitHub
