Programming with Python for Software Development

This course is designed for beginners who have little to no experience in programming and wish to start their journey in software development using Python. Recognized for its simplicity and readability, Python is a powerful and versatile language that serves as an excellent entry point into the world of coding. By the end of this course, participants will understand the foundational concepts of programming and be able to write basic Python scripts for various software development tasks.

Detailed Syllabus:

Week 1: Introduction to Python and Programming Basics

• What is programming? Overview of Python and its uses in different industries.
• Setting up Python environment: Installing Python and a text editor.
• Writing your first Python program: Hello, World!

Week 2: Python Basics

• Understanding Python syntax and variables.
• Data types in Python: Strings, integers, floats, and booleans.
• Basic operators and expressions.

Week 3: Control Structures

• Conditional statements: if, elif, and else.
• Looping structures: for loops and while loops.
• Understanding flow control and code structuring.

Week 4: Functions and Modules

• Defining and calling functions.
• Parameters, arguments, and return values.
• Introduction to Python modules and how to use them.

Week 5: Data Structures

• Lists, tuples, and sets: When and how to use them.
• Dictionaries: Working with key-value pairs.
• Comprehensive operations: List comprehensions and dictionary comprehensions.

Week 6: Working with Files

• Reading from and writing to files.
• Understanding file handling and exceptions in Python.
• Practical exercises involving file operations.

Week 7: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Introduction to OOP in Python: Classes and objects.
• Understanding methods, attributes, and inheritance.
• Practical examples of OOP concepts.

Week 8: Libraries and APIs

• Using Python libraries: NumPy, Pandas for data manipulation.
• Introduction to APIs: Fetching data from web services.
• Practical project: Building a small application using an API.

Week 9: Debugging and Testing Python Code

• Basic debugging techniques in Python.
• Introduction to unit testing with Python's unittest framework.
• Writing and running simple tests.

Week 10: Project and Capstone Presentation

• Applying all learned skills to develop a comprehensive Python project.
• Guided project work: Students will choose a project idea, plan, and execute it.
• Final presentation of projects to the class.

Learning Outcomes:

• Master basic programming concepts and write effective Python code.
• Understand and apply Python’s data structures for complex data manipulation.
• Gain confidence in handling files, using libraries, and integrating external APIs.

This course includes lecture videos, interactive coding exercises, quizzes, and a hands-on project that together build a solid foundation in programming with Python, gearing students towards further studies or entry-level software development roles.

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