Python Roadmap for AI, ML, Robotics, Automation & API Scripting
**Phase 1: Foundation (1.5 Months)**
Goal: Solid Python base + Tools
Topics:
- Python Core (data types, loops, OOP, file handling)
- Git & GitHub
- Virtual Environments
- Jupyter Notebooks
- Basic Linux terminal commands
Projects:
- Calculator CLI
- File Organizer Script
**Phase 2: API & Automation (1.5 Months)**
Goal: Automate boring stuff and build APIs
Topics:
- Web scraping (BeautifulSoup, requests)
- Automation (pyautogui, schedule)
- API scripting (using REST APIs)
- Build REST APIs (Flask or FastAPI)
- JSON, HTTP methods
Projects:
- News fetcher using API
- Auto WhatsApp sender
- Flask API for your own app
**Phase 3: Machine Learning (2.5 Months)**
Goal: Learn ML theory + apply it
Topics:
- NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn
- Scikit-learn (Linear, Logistic, Decision Trees, Clustering, etc.)
- Model Evaluation (cross-validation, accuracy, confusion matrix)
Projects:
- House price prediction
- Iris flower classification
- Spam mail detector
**Phase 4: Deep Learning & AI (2 Months)**
Goal: Build neural network understanding
Topics:
- Neural Networks basics
- TensorFlow / PyTorch
- CNNs for image classification
- NLP (text processing, sentiment analysis)
- Transfer Learning
Projects:
- Face mask detector
- Chatbot using NLP
- Image classifier using CNN
**Phase 5: Robotics & IoT (2 Months)**
Goal: Python for hardware + ROS
Topics:
- Raspberry Pi & Arduino (with Python)
- Sensor reading (DHT11, Ultrasonic, IR)
- OpenCV with Python
- ROS (Robot Operating System) basics
Projects:
- Line follower robot
- Face tracking bot
- Automated home light system
**Phase 6: Integration & Advanced Projects (2.5 Months)**
Goal: Combine all your skills
Projects:
- AI-enabled robot (face detection + motion)
- Telegram Bot with ML model (e.g., image classification)
- Voice-controlled automation (speech to text + automation)
- REST API that serves an ML model
Tools & Platforms:
- Kaggle, Google Colab, GitHub, Hackathons, Blender (optional)