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Kavya Sahai
Kavya Sahai

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Mastering Python: A Grand Course

I am very bored right now and my girlfriend also left me a few days ago. So, I have decided to give my grand course on Python on Dev.to for absolutely free. The course usually costs 32 USD on Udemy, but, this is a short version of the same coruse

Introduction

  1. Welcome to the Course

    • Brief introduction about the course and its objectives.
    • Highlight the importance of Python in the world of programming.
  2. About Python

    • Overview of Python's history and evolution.
    • Discuss its popularity, community support, and diverse applications.
  3. Why Learn Python?

    • Explore the versatility and wide range of applications.
    • Career opportunities and demand for Python developers.

Module 1: Getting Started with Python

  1. Setting Up Your Environment

    • Installing Python using Anaconda or directly from Python's official website.
    • Introduction to popular IDEs like VSCode, PyCharm, and Jupyter notebooks.
  2. Your First Python Program

    • Writing a simple "Hello, World!" program.
    • Understanding Python syntax and indentation.
  3. Data Types and Variables

    • Exploring fundamental data types: int, float, str, bool.
    • Variable declaration and assignment.
  4. Operators in Python

    • Arithmetic, Comparison, Logical, and Bitwise operators.
    • Operator precedence and associativity.

Module 2: Control Flow and Functions

  1. Control Flow Statements

    • if, elif, else statements.
    • for and while loops.
    • Using break and continue statements.
  2. Functions in Python

    • Defining functions and parameters.
    • Return statements and function scope.
    • Lambda functions and higher-order functions.
  3. Exception Handling

    • try, except, else, and finally blocks.
    • Handling different types of exceptions.

Module 3: Data Structures

  1. Lists and Tuples

    • Creating and manipulating lists and tuples.
    • List comprehensions.
  2. Dictionaries and Sets

    • Understanding dictionaries and sets.
    • Common operations and use cases.
  3. Strings in Python

    • String manipulation and formatting.
    • Regular expressions in Python.

Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

  1. Introduction to OOP

    • Key concepts: classes and objects.
    • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
  2. Working with Classes and Objects

    • Creating classes and objects in Python.
    • Constructors and destructors.
  3. Inheritance and Polymorphism

    • Extending classes and overriding methods.
    • Implementing polymorphism.

Module 5: Advanced Topics

  1. File Handling

    • Reading and writing files in Python.
    • Working with different file formats.
  2. Modules and Packages

    • Creating and using modules.
    • Organizing code into packages.
  3. Introduction to Libraries

    • Exploring popular Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
    • Integration with external APIs.
  4. Web Development with Flask

    • Basics of web development using Flask.
    • Building a simple web application.

Conclusion

  1. Review and Next Steps

    • Recap of key concepts learned.
    • Suggestions for further learning and projects.
  2. Congratulations!

    • Acknowledgments, certifications, and completion.

I know the course structure looks pretty normal and not like any grand course, but, I am sure, I'll add more content in the future more than this

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