Python Developer Learning Plan
Date: 2025-05-11
Phase 1: Python Core (Now-2 Weeks)
- Master the basics of Python: variables, data types, loops, conditionals
- Understand functions and return values
- Learn input/output and error handling
- Practice with small projects: Number guessing game, Calculator, To-do list
- Practice resource: HackerRank - 10 Days of Python
Phase 2: Deeper Concepts (Week 3-4)
- Learn Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): classes and objects
- Use modules and packages
- Work with file handling (read/write files)
- Handle errors using try/except
- Project idea: Budget tracker or contact manager
Phase 3: Developer Tools (Week 4-5)
- Learn Git basics: git init, add, commit, push
- Create a GitHub account and push your projects
- Use VS Code: extensions, debugging, terminal
- Use requirements.txt for project dependencies
- Tutorial: Git + GitHub crash course (YouTube)
Phase 4: Backend Web Development (Week 6-8)
- Learn Flask: routing, templates, forms, sessions
- Connect your app to a database (SQLite or PostgreSQL)
- Build a CRUD app: Notes app, blog, or mini e-commerce API
Phase 5: Projects + Portfolio (Week 9+)
- Push all your projects to GitHub with README files
- Build a portfolio website (HTML/CSS or Flask)
- Deploy to platforms like Render, Vercel, or GitHub Pages
Optional Skills (as you grow)
- Learn JavaScript for frontend basics
- Work with REST APIs
- Write SQL queries
- Try unit testing and Docker
- Start coding interview prep (LeetCode)