Python for Automation - 2 Month Learning Roadmap
Week 1-2: Python Fundamentals
- Variables, Data Types, Operators
- Conditional Statements (if, elif, else)
- Loops (for, while)
- Functions and Modules
- Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries
- Error Handling (try-except)
- File Handling (read/write files)
Resources:
* W3Schools Python
* Programming with Mosh on YouTube
Week 3-4: Automation Basics
- Automate file/folder operations using os and shutil
- Use subprocess to run system commands
- GUI automation using pyautogui
- Automate Excel reports with openpyxl and pandas
- Work with APIs using requests
- Automate email reports with smtplib and email
Mini Projects:
* Auto-organize folders
* Rename files
* Email daily status reports
Week 5-6: Web Scraping & Browser Automation
- Web scraping using BeautifulSoup
- Browser control using Selenium
Mini Projects:
* Scrape job listings
Python for Automation - 2 Month Learning Roadmap
* Auto-login and data download
* Price checker with email alerts
Week 7-8: Real World Projects
- Auto WhatsApp message sender
- Download Instagram stories
- Email notifier for webpage changes
- Google Drive backup using API
Tip: Start uploading projects to GitHub for a portfolio
Bonus Resources
- Book: 'Automate the Boring Stuff with Python' (Free online)
- Practice: PracticePython.org
- YouTube Channels: Tech with Tim, CodeWithHarry, Al Sweigart
- Tip: Schedule daily 1-1.5 hour practice sessions