Python Fundamentals: Programming Foundations
Python Fundamentals: Programming Foundations
Master Python programming from the ground up with interactive examples and visual explanations. Perfect for beginners with no prior programming experience.
Learning Objectives
- Write and execute Python code with confidence
- Understand variables, data types, and memory management
- Master control flow with conditions and loops
- Work with Python data structures effectively
- Create and use functions for code reusability
- Understand basic object-oriented programming
- Handle errors gracefully with exception handling
Interactive Tools in This Course
Master concepts through hands-on exploration
Variable Tracker
interactiveVisual tracking of variable states and memory addresses
Data Structure Visualizer
interactiveInteractive visualization of Python data structures
Lessons
Python Setup and First Steps
45 minGet Python running and write your first programs. Learn about the Python ecosystem and interactive development.
Start Lesson →Variables and Basic Data Types
45 minUnderstand how Python stores data with variables and explore fundamental data types like numbers, strings, and booleans.
Start Lesson →Making Decisions with Conditions
45 minLearn to control program flow with if statements, comparison operators, and boolean logic.
Start Lesson →Loops and Iteration
45 minMaster for and while loops to repeat operations efficiently. Learn about loop control with break and continue.
Start Lesson →Lists: Your First Data Structure
45 minExplore Python lists for storing collections of data. Learn indexing, slicing, and essential list methods.
Start Lesson →Dictionaries and Sets
45 minMaster key-value pairs with dictionaries and unique collections with sets. Real-world applications included.
Start Lesson →Working with Data Structures
45 minLearn advanced operations on lists, dictionaries, and sets. Includes sorting, filtering, and transforming data.
Start Lesson →Functions: Building Reusable Code
45 minCreate your own functions to organize and reuse code. Understand parameters, return values, and scope.
Start Lesson →Advanced Function Concepts
45 minExplore default parameters, keyword arguments, *args, **kwargs, and lambda functions.
Start Lesson →Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
45 minUnderstand classes, objects, attributes, and methods. Build your first Python classes.
Start Lesson →Error Handling and Debugging
45 minLearn to handle errors gracefully with try-except blocks. Master debugging techniques.
Start Lesson →Project: Data Analysis and Visualization
60 minApply everything you've learned in a practical project analyzing and visualizing real data.
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