Learn Python Basics And Create Your First Project

Learn to use VS Code, Google Colab, GitHub and all the basics in python.

What you'll learn

Learn basics of python, including variables, loops, and functions

Create a basic project using understandings of these functions

Learn intermediate parts of python including strings

Design and build a game using parts learned and create a GitHub Repository to share with the world

Requirements

No programing experience needed

Description

This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to start your journey in Python programming. Throughout the course, you will learn to write and run Python code, understand essential programming concepts, and gain hands-on experience with popular tools like Google Colab, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), and GitHub.What You Will Learn• Python Basics: Understand the core concepts of Python, including variables, data types, control structures (if statements, loops), functions, and error handling. Learn how to write clean, efficient, and readable code.• Google Colab: Discover how to use Google Colab, a powerful cloud-based tool, to write and run Python code directly in your web browser. You will learn how to create, save, and share notebooks, making it easy to collaborate and access your projects from anywhere.• Visual Studio Code (VS Code): Get familiar with VS Code, a popular and versatile code editor. Learn how to set up your Python development environment, write and debug code, and use integrated features to enhance your productivity.• GitHub: Understand the basics of version control with GitHub. Learn how to create repositories, commit changes, manage branches, and collaborate on projects. By the end of the course, you will know how to share your projects with others and contribute to open-source projects.Practical ProjectsThroughout the course, you will build three practice projects that will help you apply what you have learned:1. Story Game: Create a calculator that can perform basic arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.2. Area Calculator: Develop a command-line todo list application that allows users to add, view, and remove tasks, reinforcing your understanding of data structures and file handling.3. Shopping Cart: Build a simple text-based adventure game where players navigate through different scenarios and make choices that affect the outcome, helping you practice control structures and user input handling.Final ProjectIn addition to the practice projects, you will design and implement your own final project. This project will be a culmination of everything you have learned in the course. You will have the freedom to choose a project idea that interests you, plan its features, and develop it using either Google Colab or VS Code. Once completed, you will upload your final project to GitHub, showcasing your work and gaining experience in project management and version control.ConclusionBy the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in Python programming and practical experience with key development tools. You will be prepared to take on more advanced topics and continue your journey as a confident and capable programmer. Whether you are aiming to develop your own applications, contribute to open-source projects, or pursue a career in software development, this course provides the essential skills to get started. Happy coding!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Prerequisites

Lecture 3 Using Google Colab for All Your Coding Needs

Section 2: Python Basics

Lecture 4 Variables Video

Lecture 5 Variables

Lecture 6 User Input

Lecture 7 Conditionals

Lecture 8 Random Numbers

Lecture 9 While Loops Video

Lecture 10 While Loops

Lecture 11 For Loops Video

Lecture 12 For Loops

Lecture 13 Creating a GitHub account

Section 3: Story Challenge ( Project 1 )

Lecture 14 Posting Your Mad Libs Story Project

Section 4: Area Calculator ( Project 2 )

Lecture 15 Posting Your Area Calculator Project

Section 5: Shopping Cart ( Project 3 )

Lecture 16 Posting Your Shopping Cart Project

Section 6: Learn the basics of VS Code

Lecture 17 Installing VS Code

Lecture 18 Navigating VS Code

Lecture 19 Installing Python and Writing Your First Script

Lecture 20 Creating A New Directory

Section 7: Final Project

Lecture 21 Upload Your Project to GitHub

Lecture 22 Share Your Final Project

Section 8: Conclusion

Lecture 23 Congrats!

Beginners looking to learn the basics of python and create projects based on real world applications