A 6-week Python refresher project inspired by Dr. Charles Severance’s "Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)" — rebuilt from scratch in VS Code for real-world practice.
This project helps me:
- Rebuild confidence in Python fundamentals
- Work entirely in a professional coding environment (VS Code + Git)
- Prepare for my career transition into AI Development & Marketing Automation
Each folder represents one week of progress:
| Folder | Focus | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
week1_basics/ |
Variables, expressions, print | “Hello World”, simple maths |
week2_conditionals/ |
Logic & decisions | if / else practice |
week3_loops/ |
Loops & iteration | For / While examples |
week4_functions/ |
Reusable code | Calculator, mini utilities |
week5_files/ |
File handling | Read/write text, logs |
week6_project/ |
Final project | Simple Expense Tracker |
- Python 3.11
- VS Code (with Python & Git extensions)
- GitHub for version control
- Virtual environment (
venv) for isolation
- Expand into small automation scripts
- Begin AI + marketing integration (LangChain, OpenAI APIs, etc.)
- Build a professional portfolio connecting AI + marketing expertise
Author: Joseph Cousins.
Background: 20+ years in B2B Marketing, transitioning into AI-driven automation and development.
Goal: Combine marketing strategy with AI development to create intelligent automation workflows.