Python Programming: Project-Based Flex Class for Absolute Beginners | Level-1

Access a comprehensive learning experience with pre-recorded videos, detailed handouts, and partial codes providing clear instructions on Python concepts. Dive into completing four practical entry-level real-world projects, enhancing your proficiency step by step!

==========> Reason to choose this Flex Class: 
*** Project-based Learning
*** Offers 450+ minutes of video recordings!
*** 17 videos
*** 6 assignments
*** FOUR real-world projects
*** Ask and get help within 12 to 24 hours

==========> What students will learn? 

In this course, students will:

- Acquire Project Management and Basic Coding Skills: Engage in hands-on learning through real-world projects such as a vending machine, pizza ordering system, and grading calculator.

- Develop Problem-Solving Skills: Hone the ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.

- Cultivate Organizational Skills in Coding: Embrace the practice of clean coding and enhance organizational habits.

- Translate Pseudocode to Python Code: Learn the essential skill of converting pseudocode into practical Python code.

- Master Debugging Techniques: Gain proficiency in identifying and fixing bugs in your code.

- Advance Coding Skills through Business Solutions: Build projects that provide practical solutions for business challenges, enhancing overall coding proficiency.

- Learn Feature Addition and Project Upgrades: Understand the process of adding new features and upgrading existing projects.

- Extra Project Opportunity for Advanced Students: Advanced students will have the chance to work on an additional project, further refining their coding abilities.
Students will- 


By the end of this course, students will able to demonstrate FOUR completed real- world Python projects, which are also customizable- meaning advanced students can add more features to their projects.

==========> List of Projects:
1. A vending machine for a school 
2. A grading system that can calculate GPA for a number of subjects
3. An online pizza ordering system
4. An ATM that allows to withdraw and deposit money for a bank

To complete the projects, students will learn a number of Python concepts, debugging skills, and develop problem solving skills which are essential to become a software engineer in the future! 

==========> Covered Concepts: 
1. Python Introduction and Fundamentals of Programming
2. Text and Variable Printing Techniques in Python (Four Different Approaches)
3. Understanding Integer and Float Data Types
4. Exploring String Data Type in Python
5. Writing Pseudocode for Project Tasks (Provided Pseudocodes)
6. Converting Pseudocode into Executable Code
7. Conditional Statements: If, Else If, Else, and Nested Conditions
8. Logical Operators: AND, OR, NOT
9. Basic List Introduction
10. Debugging Strategies for Python Code
11. Implementing the Break Statement
12. Understanding While Loops
13. Utilizing Python's Import Feature

==========> The structure of the flex class is as follows: 
1. Every week students will receive several videos along with a weekly assignment. Assignments will have deadlines. Students are requested to submit assignment by the due time. 
2. They will need to create an online account by signing up here:  https://repl.it/
3. Students will need to share their projects so that I and other students can see the solution. (A solution will only be shared after the deadline)
5. Their coding assignments will be posted (URL) in the classroom so that other students can see the approaches and learn different strategies from each other
6. Shared projects must have comments using Python syntax so that other can clearly understand the solution
7. If students have questions. they can directly message me or post their questions in the classroom. Questions will also be posted in the classroom so that students can participate
8. Some assignments will have partial code which will be explained in the posted videos, students will need to complete the rest and share their solution in the class. It will be discussed in the classroom whoever has the most efficient coding strategy to complete the project and why the strategy is the best compared to other solutions

==========> Basic Concepts:  
This class also start with some basics of programming language- 
1. What is a programming language? 
2. Why do we need a programming language?
3. How does a programming language work?
4. What are binary numbers? 
5. What is a compiler?
6. What is an IDE? 
7. What is pseudocode? 
8. What is a syntax? 
9. What is debugging?  

These are some basic concepts that a programmer should know. But, unfortunately many students do not know these concepts.  The focus of this project-based Python course is to prepare students to code like a professional programmer! In this course, you will start learning Python from basics and start to write 'clean code' for your projects. Good programmers do not just write code for themselves. They write 'clean code' in a way that is understandable by their clients, managers, and colleagues.  Writing code means instructing the computer to do some specific tasks- mostly for fast calculation in a fraction of a second! In this class, we will explore some real-world problems just like the software engineers and solve them using Python programming concepts! 

Video lessons will be posted every week which are structured as given below: 

==========> Course Details:
***Week 1 and Week- 2
Students will be introduced to programming language
They will learn- 
** How to add, subtract, multiply, divide numbers in Python (integer numbers and decimal numbers)
** How to use simple conditions(if else) in Python
** How to use conditions to compare two products

==========> Week-3 and Week-4
*** Project- 1: Vending Machine
Students will be Introduced to the Vending Machine project. They will need to write all the steps that are needed to dispense an item from a vending machine.
They will learn- 
** What is a pseudocode and how it is used to design projects
** How to apply the concepts learned from the first two weeks to start writing code for vending machine
**if.. else if... else condition. This is an extension of if...else conditions

==========>Week-5 & Week-6
***Project- 2: Grading Calculator
Students will be introduced to the Grading Calculator project. They will understand how letter grades are assigned for a particular score range. 
They will learn- 
** Logical operator (AND, OR and NOT)
** Local variable 
** How to assign a letter grade for a range of score using the concept of logical operator

==========>Week-7 & Week-8
***Project- 3: Pizza Ordering System
Students will be introduced to the Pizza Ordering System project. They will need to write all the steps needed to complete an order. Order includes taking care of pizza size, pickup or delivery option, crust selection, toppings, tips, tax. 
They will learn- 
** How to organize their code to take care of an order
** How to debug their code (if there is an error)
** How to initialize a variable
** How to add tax and round the total

==========>Week-9 & Week-10
***Project- 4: ATM Transaction in a Bank
Students will be introduced to the ATM Transaction Banking project. They will need to write all the steps needed to complete a transaction. transaction include pincode setup, withdraw money, update balance, deposit cash/check, balance inquiry
They will learn- 
** While loop
** How to use loop to allow customers to confirm their pincodes
** Break statement and how to use break to get out of a loop
** Update customers' account balances in case of a withdraw or deposit

Those who can successfully complete the projects will be invited to the second part of the Python class!