Python Learning Roadmap (6 Weeks)
Week 1: Python Basics & Setup
Goal: Learn the fundamentals of Python programming and set up the development environment.
Topics Covered:
- Install VS Code and set up Python Interpreter
- Introduction to Python Syntax and Basic Commands
- Understanding Variables & Data Types
- Working with Operators (Arithmetic, Logical, Comparison, Bitwise)
- Conditional Statements: if, else, elif
- Looping Concepts: for loop, while loop
- Break, Continue, Pass Statements
- Hands-on: Writing basic programs
Week 2: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries & Sets
Goal: Master different collection data types in Python.
Topics Covered:
- Lists:
- Creating and accessing lists
- List methods: append(), remove(), sort(), reverse()
- List slicing and iteration
- Tuples:
- Difference between lists & tuples
- Tuple methods and indexing
- Dictionaries:
- Key-value pairs
- Dictionary methods: keys(), values(), items(), get(), update()
- Sets:
- Creating sets
- Removing duplicates
- Set operations: Union, Intersection, Difference
- Hands-on: Simple programs to manipulate collections
Week 3: Functions & File Handling
Goal: Learn how to structure Python programs with functions and handle file operations.
Topics Covered:
- Functions:
- Defining and calling functions
- Arguments & Return values
- Default & keyword arguments
- Lambda functions (Anonymous functions)
- File Handling:
- Opening, reading, and writing to files (.txt, .csv)
- File modes: r, w, a, r+
- Exception Handling:
- Try-Except block
- Hands-on: To-Do List Program using file handling
Week 4: Modules & Error Handling
Goal: Work with Python modules and learn how to handle errors efficiently.
Topics Covered:
- Built-in Modules:
- math (Mathematical operations)
- random (Generating random numbers)
- os (Interacting with the operating system)
- Creating & Importing Custom Modules
- Exception Handling (Advanced):
- Handling multiple exceptions
- Using finally block
- Hands-on Project:
- Implement a basic project that uses error handling
- Example: A Calculator with error handling
Week 5: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics
Goal: Learn how to structure code using OOP concepts.
Topics Covered:
- Classes & Objects
- Constructors (__init__ method)
- Encapsulation, Abstraction
- Inheritance (Single & Multiple Inheritance)
- Method Overriding & Polymorphism
- Hands-on Project:
- Implement a Student Management System using OOP
Week 6: Mini Project & Revision
Goal: Apply all concepts in a real-world mini project.
Topics Covered:
- Revise all topics from Week 1 - Week 5
- Work on a Mini Project
Possible project ideas:
- Library Management System
- Employee Record System
- E-commerce Cart Simulation
