Python for Beginners

Overview

This repository is a collection of Python programming resources designed to guide learners through both basic and advanced topics. It is structured into modules and subtopics that cover a wide array of Python concepts, including initialization, data handling, advanced data structures, and more. Each section includes explanations and corresponding code examples to aid understanding.

Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Modules range from beginner to advanced levels.
• Code Examples: Practical, ready-to-run code snippets accompany each topic.
• Structured Learning Path: Topics are organized to build progressively on foundational knowledge.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Getting Started
3. Topics Covered
4. Requirements
5. Usage
6. Contributing
7. License

Introduction

This repository aims to make Python accessible and engaging for learners by providing well-organized content. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll find topics tailored to your level and needs.

Getting Started

To get started:

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/wajoel/python-for-beginners.git

2. Navigate to the repository directory:

   cd python-for-beginners

3. Install the required Python libraries:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Topics Covered

• Python Basics
  • Setting up Python in Visual Studio Code
  • Data types and variables
  • Control flow and loops
• Functions and Modules
  • Defining and using functions
  • Working with Python modules
• Advanced Topics
  • Object-oriented programming (OOP)
  • Decorators and generators
  • Concurrency and parallelism
• Python Internals
  • Memory management
  • Understanding the GIL
  • Writing efficient Python code

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Visual Studio Code (recommended)
• Libraries listed in requirements.txt

Usage

1. Follow the steps in Getting Started to set up your environment.
2. Explore the modules/ directory to find Python scripts for each topic.
3. Run scripts directly using:

   python script_name.py

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes and push them to your fork.
4. Submit a pull request to the main branch.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.