Python Basics

Start Your Python Journey Today#

Welcome to Python Basics—your gateway to programming and data analytics! This comprehensive module teaches you Python from the ground up, with no prior programming experience required.

Python is the world’s most popular language for data analytics. This module provides a solid foundation through 14 carefully structured lessons, covering everything from your first line of code to advanced data processing.

🎯 What You’ll Learn#

Core Programming Skills#

• ✅ Write and run Python programs
• ✅ Work with variables and data types
• ✅ Control program flow with loops and conditionals
• ✅ Create and use functions
• ✅ Manipulate lists, dictionaries, and sets
• ✅ Handle files and exceptions
• ✅ Use list comprehensions and lambda functions

Perfect for: Complete beginners, career changers, data professionals learning to code

📚 Complete Lesson List (14 Lessons)#

Getting Started (Lessons 1-2)#

Lesson 1: Programming in Python Write your first Python program, understand variables, data types, and basic operations.

Lesson 2: Variables and Data Types Master Python’s core data types: integers, floats, strings, and booleans.

Control Flow (Lessons 3-5)#

Lesson 3: For Loops and Iteration Learn to repeat actions efficiently using for loops and ranges.

Lesson 4: Working with Lists Create, modify, and manipulate lists—Python’s most versatile data structure.

Lesson 5: Conditional Statements Make decisions in code with if, elif, and else statements.

Data Structures (Lessons 6-7)#

Lesson 6: Working with Dictionaries Store and retrieve data efficiently using key-value pairs.

Lesson 7: Sets and Tuples Explore additional data structures for specific use cases.

Functions & Code Organization (Lessons 8-9)#

Lesson 8: Python Functions Write reusable code blocks and organize your programs effectively.

Lesson 9: Functions - Arguments, Parameters, and Debugging Master function parameters, return values, and debugging techniques.

File Handling & Error Management (Lessons 10-11)#

Lesson 10: Working with Files Read and write data to files for persistent storage.

Lesson 11: Exception Handling Handle errors gracefully and write robust, production-ready code.

Advanced Basics (Lessons 12-14)#

Lesson 12: List Comprehension Write concise, Pythonic code for data transformations.

Lesson 13: Lambda Functions Create anonymous functions for functional programming patterns.

Lesson 14: Modules and Packages Organize code into reusable modules and leverage Python’s ecosystem.

🚀 Start Learning Now#

Ready to begin? Start with the first lesson:

→ Lesson 1: Programming in Python

📖 Learning Tips#

Recommended Pace: 2-3 lessons per week Total Time: 15-20 hours at a comfortable pace Practice: Type all code examples yourself—don’t just read!

How to Use This Module#

1. Follow the sequence - Lessons build on each other
2. Complete exercises - Practice reinforces learning
3. Take notes - Summarize key concepts in your own words
4. Build projects - Apply lessons to real problems
5. Review regularly - Repetition strengthens understanding

🎓 After Python Basics#

Once you complete this module, continue your journey with:

• Python Advanced - OOP, decorators, generators
• NumPy Fundamentals - Array operations
• Pandas Data Analysis - Data manipulation

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• Variables and data types (numbers and strings)
• Basic arithmetic and string operations

Working with Data (Lessons 3-4)

• For loops for automation
• Lists and data collections
• Reading CSV files

Logic and Control (Lessons 5-6)

• Conditional statements (if/else/elif)
• Dictionaries for organizing data
• Building frequency tables

Code Organization (Lessons 8-9)

• Writing reusable functions
• Parameters and return values
• Debugging techniques

Data Processing (Lessons 10-14)

• File operations and CSV processing
• Exception handling for robust code
• List comprehensions
• Lambda functions
• Filter and map functions

Perfect For Beginners#

This module is designed for you if you:

• ✅ Have no prior programming experience
• ✅ Want to learn data analytics from scratch
• ✅ Need practical skills for working with real data
• ✅ Prefer hands-on learning with real examples
• ✅ Want a structured, beginner-friendly path

No Prerequisites: Just bring curiosity and willingness to learn!

What Makes This Course Different?#

Real-World Focus#

Every concept is taught using realistic bookstore data examples:

• Analyze book prices and ratings
• Calculate sales statistics
• Filter products by criteria
• Build data summaries and reports

Hands-On Learning#

• Code Examples: Every lesson includes working code you can run
• Practice Exercises: Apply what you learn immediately
• Real Datasets: Work with actual CSV files
• Progressive Difficulty: Build confidence step-by-step

Completely Free#

• No hidden costs or paywalls
• Full access to all 14 lessons
• Downloadable datasets included
• Self-paced learning

Learning Outcomes#

By completing Python Basics, you will confidently:

• Write Python programs from scratch
• Store and manipulate data with variables, lists, and dictionaries
• Automate repetitive tasks with loops
• Make decisions in code with conditional logic
• Create reusable functions for clean, organized code
• Read, process, and analyze CSV data files
• Handle errors gracefully with exception handling
• Use list comprehensions for elegant data processing
• Apply functional programming with lambda, filter, and map
• Calculate statistics like averages, sums, and frequencies

These are the essential skills for any data analytics role.

Your Path Forward#

After completing Python Basics, you’ll be ready for:

• Python Advanced: OOP, decorators, generators, and professional techniques
• Pandas: The industry-standard library for data manipulation
• Data Visualization: Creating charts and graphs with Matplotlib
• NumPy: Numerical computing for data science
• Machine Learning: Building predictive models

But first, master the fundamentals—they’re the foundation for everything else.

Get Started Now#

Ready to write your first Python program? Begin with Lesson 1 or explore the complete module overview to see everything you’ll learn.

Take the First Step#

Every expert programmer started exactly where you are now. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and that step is Lesson 1.

Start learning Python today. Your future in data analytics awaits!