Python Programming: A Practical

Learner's Guide (Full Edition)

1. Python Setup and Basics
Installing Python and setting up environment variables.

Using VS Code and Jupyter Notebook for development.

Writing your first Python program:

print('Welcome to Python!')

Understanding indentation, whitespace, and comments.

Practice:

1. Write a program to print your name and age.

2. Create a Python file and run it from command line.

2. Variables and Data Types
Integers, floats, strings, booleans, and type conversion.

Example:

a = 10

b = 2.5

name = 'Alice'

is_valid = True

Practice:

1. Take input of name and age from user and print a greeting.

2. Convert string to int and float and demonstrate.

3. Operators and Expressions
Arithmetic, assignment, comparison, logical and bitwise operators.

Examples of expressions and compound assignments.

Practice:

1. Write a calculator that performs +, -, *, /, %, **.

2. Use logical operators to compare age and income.

4. Control Flow Statements
Using if, elif, else conditions with indentation.

Nested if statements and multiple condition checks.

Example:

if score > 90:

print('Excellent')

Practice:

1. Check if a number is positive, negative, or zero.

2. Create a grade evaluation system based on marks.

5. Loops - for and while
Using range(), break, continue, nested loops.

While loops for unknown iteration count.

Practice:

1. Print all even numbers between 1 and 50.

2. Make a multiplication table using nested for loop.

6. Functions and Scope
Defining functions, return values, default and keyword arguments.

Local and global scope.

Example:

def add(a, b): return a + b

Practice:

1. Write a function to calculate factorial of number.

2. Create a function that checks if string is palindrome.

7. Data Structures
Lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries with methods and examples.

Nested structures and comprehensions.

Practice:

1. Count occurrences of each character in string using dict.

2. Sort a list of tuples by second element.

8. Strings in Python
String indexing, slicing, methods, formatting.

Example:

text = 'Python is awesome'

print(text.upper(), text[0:6])

Practice:

1. Reverse a string using slicing.

2. Count vowels and consonants in a string.

9. File Handling
Reading and writing files using 'r', 'w', 'a', 'with' context.

Working with CSV and text files.

Practice:

1. Save user input to a file.

2. Read a file and print each line with line numbers.

10. Exception Handling
try, except, else, finally, raise.

Catching multiple exceptions.

Practice:

1. Handle input errors for division.

2. Raise custom exception if input age < 0.

11. Object-Oriented Programming
Classes, objects, __init__, methods, inheritance.

Encapsulation and polymorphism.

Practice:

1. Create a class Student with attributes and methods.

2. Extend class to GraduateStudent and add more features.

12. Modules and Packages
Importing built-in and custom modules.

Using math, random, datetime, os, sys.

Practice:

1. Create a module with math functions and use it.

2. Explore os module and list files in directory.

13. Python Libraries (Practical Use)
NumPy for arrays, Pandas for dataframes, Matplotlib for plots.

Practice:

1. Load CSV into Pandas and summarize.

2. Plot graph of student marks using Matplotlib.

14. Project 1: To-Do List CLI App
Features: Add, view, delete tasks.

Use list and file storage.

Include user prompts and file persistence.

15. Project 2: Simple Calculator
Menu driven using functions.

Supports +, -, *, /, %, square root.

Practice structure and exception handling.

16. Project 3: Quiz App
Multiple choice questions using dictionaries.

Score evaluation and replay support.

File-based score recording.

17. Project 4: Student Marksheet System
Create, search, update, delete student records.

Store in CSV or text files.

Use functions and loops.

18. Final Interview Preparation
20+ Python coding questions with solutions.

Tips for coding rounds and logical questions.

1. Python Setup and Basics (Part 2)
Installing Python and setting up environment variables.

Using VS Code and Jupyter Notebook for development.

Writing your first Python program:

print('Welcome to Python!')

Understanding indentation, whitespace, and comments.

Practice:

1. Write a program to print your name and age.

2. Create a Python file and run it from command line.

2. Variables and Data Types (Part 2)
Integers, floats, strings, booleans, and type conversion.

Example:

a = 10

b = 2.5

name = 'Alice'

is_valid = True

Practice:

1. Take input of name and age from user and print a greeting.

2. Convert string to int and float and demonstrate.

3. Operators and Expressions (Part 2)
Arithmetic, assignment, comparison, logical and bitwise operators.

Examples of expressions and compound assignments.

Practice:

1. Write a calculator that performs +, -, *, /, %, **.

2. Use logical operators to compare age and income.

4. Control Flow Statements (Part 2)
Using if, elif, else conditions with indentation.

Nested if statements and multiple condition checks.

Example:

if score > 90:

print('Excellent')

Practice:

1. Check if a number is positive, negative, or zero.

2. Create a grade evaluation system based on marks.

5. Loops - for and while (Part 2)
Using range(), break, continue, nested loops.

While loops for unknown iteration count.

Practice:

1. Print all even numbers between 1 and 50.

2. Make a multiplication table using nested for loop.

6. Functions and Scope (Part 2)
Defining functions, return values, default and keyword arguments.

Local and global scope.

Example:

def add(a, b): return a + b

Practice:

1. Write a function to calculate factorial of number.

2. Create a function that checks if string is palindrome.

7. Data Structures (Part 2)
Lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries with methods and examples.

Nested structures and comprehensions.

Practice:

1. Count occurrences of each character in string using dict.

2. Sort a list of tuples by second element.

8. Strings in Python (Part 2)
String indexing, slicing, methods, formatting.

Example:

text = 'Python is awesome'

print(text.upper(), text[0:6])

Practice:

1. Reverse a string using slicing.

2. Count vowels and consonants in a string.

9. File Handling (Part 2)
Reading and writing files using 'r', 'w', 'a', 'with' context.

Working with CSV and text files.

Practice:

1. Save user input to a file.

2. Read a file and print each line with line numbers.

10. Exception Handling (Part 2)
try, except, else, finally, raise.

Catching multiple exceptions.

Practice:

1. Handle input errors for division.

2. Raise custom exception if input age < 0.

11. Object-Oriented Programming (Part 2)
Classes, objects, __init__, methods, inheritance.

Encapsulation and polymorphism.

Practice:

1. Create a class Student with attributes and methods.

2. Extend class to GraduateStudent and add more features.

12. Modules and Packages (Part 2)
Importing built-in and custom modules.

Using math, random, datetime, os, sys.

Practice:

1. Create a module with math functions and use it.

2. Explore os module and list files in directory.

13. Python Libraries (Practical Use) (Part 2)
NumPy for arrays, Pandas for dataframes, Matplotlib for plots.

Practice:

1. Load CSV into Pandas and summarize.

2. Plot graph of student marks using Matplotlib.

14. Project 1: To-Do List CLI App (Part 2)
Features: Add, view, delete tasks.

Use list and file storage.

Include user prompts and file persistence.

15. Project 2: Simple Calculator (Part 2)
Menu driven using functions.

Supports +, -, *, /, %, square root.

Practice structure and exception handling.

16. Project 3: Quiz App (Part 2)
Multiple choice questions using dictionaries.

Score evaluation and replay support.

File-based score recording.

17. Project 4: Student Marksheet System (Part 2)
Create, search, update, delete student records.

Store in CSV or text files.

Use functions and loops.

18. Final Interview Preparation (Part 2)
20+ Python coding questions with solutions.

Tips for coding rounds and logical questions.

1. Python Setup and Basics (Part 3)
Installing Python and setting up environment variables.

Using VS Code and Jupyter Notebook for development.

Writing your first Python program:

print('Welcome to Python!')

Understanding indentation, whitespace, and comments.

Practice:

1. Write a program to print your name and age.

2. Create a Python file and run it from command line.

2. Variables and Data Types (Part 3)
Integers, floats, strings, booleans, and type conversion.

Example:

a = 10

b = 2.5

name = 'Alice'

is_valid = True

Practice:

1. Take input of name and age from user and print a greeting.

2. Convert string to int and float and demonstrate.

3. Operators and Expressions (Part 3)
Arithmetic, assignment, comparison, logical and bitwise operators.

Examples of expressions and compound assignments.

Practice:

1. Write a calculator that performs +, -, *, /, %, **.

2. Use logical operators to compare age and income.

4. Control Flow Statements (Part 3)
Using if, elif, else conditions with indentation.

Nested if statements and multiple condition checks.

Example:

if score > 90:

print('Excellent')

Practice:

1. Check if a number is positive, negative, or zero.

2. Create a grade evaluation system based on marks.

5. Loops - for and while (Part 3)
Using range(), break, continue, nested loops.

While loops for unknown iteration count.

Practice:

1. Print all even numbers between 1 and 50.

2. Make a multiplication table using nested for loop.

6. Functions and Scope (Part 3)
Defining functions, return values, default and keyword arguments.

Local and global scope.

Example:

def add(a, b): return a + b

Practice:

1. Write a function to calculate factorial of number.

2. Create a function that checks if string is palindrome.

7. Data Structures (Part 3)
Lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries with methods and examples.

Nested structures and comprehensions.

Practice:

1. Count occurrences of each character in string using dict.

2. Sort a list of tuples by second element.

8. Strings in Python (Part 3)
String indexing, slicing, methods, formatting.

Example:

text = 'Python is awesome'

print(text.upper(), text[0:6])

Practice:

1. Reverse a string using slicing.

2. Count vowels and consonants in a string.

9. File Handling (Part 3)
Reading and writing files using 'r', 'w', 'a', 'with' context.

Working with CSV and text files.

Practice:

1. Save user input to a file.

2. Read a file and print each line with line numbers.

10. Exception Handling (Part 3)
try, except, else, finally, raise.

Catching multiple exceptions.

Practice:

1. Handle input errors for division.

2. Raise custom exception if input age < 0.

11. Object-Oriented Programming (Part 3)
Classes, objects, __init__, methods, inheritance.

Encapsulation and polymorphism.

Practice:

1. Create a class Student with attributes and methods.

2. Extend class to GraduateStudent and add more features.

12. Modules and Packages (Part 3)
Importing built-in and custom modules.

Using math, random, datetime, os, sys.

Practice:

1. Create a module with math functions and use it.

2. Explore os module and list files in directory.

13. Python Libraries (Practical Use) (Part 3)
NumPy for arrays, Pandas for dataframes, Matplotlib for plots.

Practice:

1. Load CSV into Pandas and summarize.

2. Plot graph of student marks using Matplotlib.

14. Project 1: To-Do List CLI App (Part 3)
Features: Add, view, delete tasks.

Use list and file storage.

Include user prompts and file persistence.

15. Project 2: Simple Calculator (Part 3)
Menu driven using functions.

Supports +, -, *, /, %, square root.

Practice structure and exception handling.

16. Project 3: Quiz App (Part 3)
Multiple choice questions using dictionaries.

Score evaluation and replay support.

File-based score recording.

17. Project 4: Student Marksheet System (Part 3)
Create, search, update, delete student records.

Store in CSV or text files.

Use functions and loops.

18. Final Interview Preparation (Part 3)
20+ Python coding questions with solutions.

Tips for coding rounds and logical questions.