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Dariush Abbasi
Dariush Abbasi

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Python by Example — Learn Python the Practical Way

When I was learning Python, I wanted practical examples, not long theoretical explanations. I wanted small, focused pieces of code I could run immediately.

So I created Python by Example.

It’s an open-source, example-driven guide to learning Python from beginner to advanced levels. The goal is simple: learn Python by reading and writing real code.

What It Covers

The project is structured progressively and includes:

Basics

  • Variables and data types
  • Conditionals and loops
  • Functions
  • Error handling
  • File operations

Intermediate

  • Object-oriented programming
  • Modules and packages
  • Virtual environments
  • Testing
  • CLI applications

Advanced

  • Decorators
  • Generators
  • Context managers
  • Async programming
  • Performance considerations

More topics and real-world examples are being added over time.

Why This Project

There are many Python resources available, but many are either too theoretical or too high-level. This project focuses on clarity and practical usage. Every concept is demonstrated with runnable code.

It’s designed for:

  • Beginners starting Python
  • Developers switching to Python
  • Students
  • Self-taught programmers

Open Source

The project is fully open source. Contributions, suggestions, and improvements are welcome.

If you're interested, you can check it out here:

https://github.com/pycollege/python-by-example

If you learn best by seeing real code, this project is for you.

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