Python Learning Roadmap
Beginner
- Learn Python syntax: print(), variables, data types
- Understand basic control flow: if, else, elif
- Use loops: for and while
- Write functions using def
- Work with lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries
- Take input and show output using input() and print()
- Basic error handling with try/except
Intermediate
- Use list comprehensions for cleaner loops
- Master lambda functions for short operations
- Handle files using with open()
- Work with modules and packages (import)
- Explore OOP: classes, inheritance, __init__
- Handle JSON and API responses
- Practice using external libraries (e.g., requests, datetime)
Advanced
- Understand decorators and how to use them
- Build generators with yield
- Use context managers for resource management
- Add type hints and use static checkers
- Write tests with unittest or pytest
- Work with threads and multiprocessing
- Asynchronous programming with async/await
- Implement logging for large projects
- Understand design patterns (singleton, factory, etc.)