Python Foundation
Course Overview
The Python Foundation course provides beginners with a comprehensive introduction to Python programming. This course covers essential topics such as Python syntax, data types, control structures, functions, and modules. Through a mix of theory and hands-on labs, students will gain the skills needed to write and understand basic Python programs effectively. This course lays the groundwork for more advanced Python topics such as multithreading, asynchronous programming, and advanced data structures.
Format
- Duration: 2 days
- Format: In-person or Remote, Instructor-led training (ILT)
- Course Difficulty: Basic
- Experience Level: Junior
- Hands-on Labs: Cloud based
Prerequisites
- No prior programming experience is required.
Course contents
Day 1: Python Basics
Module 1: Introduction to Python
- History and evolution of Python
- Installing Python and setting up the environment
- Introduction to Python REPL and IDEs (ipython, PyCharm, VSCode)
- Writing and running your first Python program
Module 2: Basic Syntax and Data Types
- Understanding Python syntax and indentation
- Variables and data types (int, float, str, bool, etc.)
- Basic operations with numbers and strings
- Working with Python’s dynamic typing
Module 3: Control Flow
- Understanding and using conditional statements (`if`, `elif`, `else`)
- Implementing loops (`for`, `while`) for iterative operations
- Utilizing loop control statements (break, continue, pass)
- Nested control structures and their applications
Module 4: Functions and Modules
- Defining and calling functions
- Function arguments and return values
- Scope and lifetime of variables
- Importing and using modules
Day 2: Working with Data Structures
Module 5: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, and Sets
- Creating and accessing lists and dictionaries
- List and dictionary methods and operations
- Understanding tuples and sets and their uses
- Dictionary and set methods and operations
Module 6: Strings and String Operations
- String manipulation and methods
- String methods and operations
- Formatting strings
- Regular expressions in Python
Module 7: File I/O
- Reading from and writing to files
- Working with file modes
- Handling file exceptions
- Using context managers for file operations
Module 8: Exploring Python Libraries
- Introduction to the Standard Library (e.g., `os`, `sys`, `math`, `datetime`)
- Working with JSON: reading, writing, and parsing JSON data
- Date and time handling with the `datetime` module
- Command-line argument parsing with the `argparse` module
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