python-beginner

Python entry level course for people who are not familiar with programming concepts

Extra materials [OPTIONAL]

• Python Tutorial for Beginners
• A Whirlwind Tour of Python
  • If looks too hard, try - Python for Kids

For complete nerds

• Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

Plan

0. Setup

• Get Python
• Get IDE PyCharm
• Git and GitHub for Beginners Tutorial

0.1 Homework

• hello_world
• user_input

1. Data Types. Part 1.

• Variable
  • Additional Reading
• Numeric
• String
• Boolean

1.1 Homework

• sum_numbers
• exponent
• string_size
• string_words
• string_slice
• greater
• contains

2. Data Types. Part 2.

• list
• tuple
• dict
• set
• frozenset

2.1 Homework

• sort_numbers
• each_third
• equal_parts
• coordinate
• contact
• unique

3. Control flow. Statements.

• if
• for
• while

3.1 Homework

• movie_picker

4. Control flow. Defining functions and handling exceptions.

• function
• try

4.1 Homework

• refactor_it

5. Intro to OOP. Class.

• class

5.1 Homework

• contacts

Session 6. Intro to OOP. Magic.

Homework

• magic

7. Building console game - Snake bot.

7.1 Homework

• snake

What's next?

• Python Tutorial: Unit Testing Your Code with the unittest Module

Reading

• Expert Python Programming: Master Python by learning the best coding practices and advanced programming concepts, 4th Edition
• Python Microservices Development: Build, test, deploy, and scale microservices in Python

Deep dive

• Fluent Python: Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming
• Python Cookbook, Third Edition

Self check (spoilers!)

• Completed tasks