Python Basics I

Ready to dive into the world of Python? This week, we're kicking things off with the absolute essentials! You'll get cozy with Python's data types, explore lists, learn the art of operations, and start writing code like a pro. Think of it as your Python warm-up, where you’ll pick up the core skills to set you up for success. Get ready to make Python your new best friend.

Session 1: Fundamentals of Python

Date, Time: 28.11.2024, 14:00-15:45

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, 15 minutes break

Content:

• Introduction to Python:
  • Why Python? Understanding script languages vs. compiled languages
  • Setting up the development environment (editors and IDEs)
  • The Good Old Fashion documentation.

• Basic Syntax and Variables:
  • Writing your first Python program: print("Hello world").
  • Variables and assignment operators
  • Basic data types: int, float, str, bool.
  • Type conversion and casting.

• Mathematical Functions and Operators:
  •  Arithmetic operations.

• Variable Scope:
  • Understanding local vs. global variables
  • Best practices for variable naming and scope

Session 2: Getting started with Python 

Date, Time: 29.11.2024, 14:00-15:45

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, 15 minutes break.

Content:

• Control Flow Statements
  • Conditional statements: if, elif, else.
  • Logical operators: and, or, not.
  • Understanding None, null, and NaN values.

• Loops:
  • for loops with range().
  • while loops for unknown iteration counts.
  • Control statements: break, continue, pass.
  •  Nested loops and their applications.

• Data Structures:
  • Lists.
  • Tuples.
  • Sets.
  • Dictionaries and String operations