Programming Basics: Introduction to Python
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Programming
2. Getting Started with Python
3. Python Syntax and Variables
4. Control Structures: Conditions and Loops
5. Functions and Code Reuse
6. Working with Data Types
7. Introduction to Modules and Libraries
8. Basic File Handling in Python
9. Simple Automation Projects
10. Debugging and Best Practices
11. Glossary of Programming Terms
12. Practice Exercises
13. Final Assessment
Introduction to Programming
What is Programming?
Why Learn Python?
Real-World Applications of Programming
Getting Started with Python
Installing Python
Using an IDE or Text Editor
Programming Basics: Introduction to Python
Writing Your First Python Program
Python Syntax and Variables
Basic Syntax Rules
Creating and Using Variables
Comments and Code Readability
Control Structures: Conditions and Loops
if, elif, else Statements
for Loops
while Loops
Loop Control Statements
Functions and Code Reuse
Defining Functions
Function Parameters and Return Values
Scope and Lifetime of Variables
Working with Data Types
Strings, Numbers, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries
Type Conversion and Casting
Common Operations on Data Types
Programming Basics: Introduction to Python
Introduction to Modules and Libraries
Importing Libraries
Popular Python Libraries
Using the math and random Libraries
Basic File Handling in Python
Reading from Files
Writing to Files
Handling File Errors
Simple Automation Projects
Automating Repetitive Tasks
Building a Simple Calculator
Creating a Daily Reminder Script
Debugging and Best Practices
Finding and Fixing Errors
Using print() for Debugging
Writing Clean and Maintainable Code
Glossary of Programming Terms
Essential Terms and Definitions
Programming Basics: Introduction to Python
Practice Exercises
Basic Python Programs
Conditional Logic Practice
Loop and Function Exercises
Final Assessment
Multiple Choice Quiz
Mini Project Assignment