This course introduces the fundamentals of Python programming, covering variables, data types, control structures, functions, and basic problem-solving techniques. Ideal for beginners looking to start a career in software development or automation.
No prior programming experience required. Basic computer skills and a willingness to learn are enough to get started.
Introduction to Python programming language, features, history, and where it is used.
Basic syntax of Python including print statements and indentation rules.
Using single-line and multi-line comments. Importance of indentation in Python.
Declaring variables, dynamic typing, and casting between types (int, str, float).
Arithmetic, comparison, logical, assignment, and identity operators in Python.
Working with strings, indexing, slicing, string methods and formatting.
Creating, accessing, updating and iterating lists. List methods and operations.
Understanding immutable tuples, accessing elements, tuple packing and unpacking.
Conditional statements: if, elif, else. Logical conditions and nesting.
Using match-case introduced in Python 3.10. Pattern matching for control flow.
Using for and while loops. Loop control statements like break and continue.
Defining and calling functions, parameters, return values, and scope of variables.