PX01 Python

PX01 Python: An Introduction to Programming

Course Overview:
PX01 Python is a comprehensive introductory course designed to teach the fundamentals of programming using the Python language. This course is tailored for individuals with little to no prior coding experience, providing a step-by-step guide to understanding core programming concepts, writing clean and efficient code, and building interactive applications.

What You’ll Learn:

• Functions and Variables: Learn to write your first programs, understand functions and variables, and make your code interactive.
• Conditionals: Discover how to make decisions in code using conditional statements and Boolean expressions.
• Loops: Master the use of while and for loops to automate repetitive tasks and work with collections of data.
• Exceptions: Understand how to handle runtime errors gracefully using try…except blocks.
• Libraries: Explore Python’s vast ecosystem of libraries and learn to leverage pre-written code for various tasks.
• Unit Tests: Develop skills in writing automated tests to ensure code correctness and prevent regressions.
• File I/O: Learn to read from and write to files for persistent data storage.
• Regular Expressions: Master the use of regular expressions for pattern matching and text manipulation.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Understand the principles of OOP and create classes to model real-world entities.
• Advanced Concepts: Explore additional concepts such as sets, global variables, type hints, list comprehensions, and generators.

Who is it for?

• Absolute beginners with no prior programming experience.
• Students seeking a solid foundation in programming principles.
• Anyone interested in learning Python for web development, data science, or other applications.

Learning Outcomes:

By completing PX01 Python, learners will be able to:

• Write basic Python programs to solve real-world problems.
• Understand and apply core programming concepts such as functions, variables, conditionals, and loops.
• Handle runtime errors and write robust, user-friendly code.
• Leverage Python’s extensive library ecosystem to enhance their programs.
• Write unit tests to ensure code correctness.
• Apply object-oriented programming principles to design more organized and maintainable code.
• Utilize advanced Python features for efficient data manipulation and processing.