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Python Bootcamp

Go from beginner to intermediate in Python programming with this free Bootcamp.

Python Bootcamp
Python Bootcamp 2023

Welcome to the self-paced Python Bootcamp

This course has been designed, keeping in mind the current requirements of Python in jobs across different profiles and the minimum effort required to master Python as a choice of programming language.

In this bootcamp, you will have the access to the best resources for every topic that should help you begin your journey in Python. Along with daily tutorials that include articles and videos, you will also be asked to test your learning through a series of problems related to the topic.

Whether you are aiming to join a Fortune 500 corporation or desire to pursue a freelancing career in programming, it is important to know what is hot in the industry. Python continues to be the language that is pretty much used in every company around the world for various purposes. This also means that there is a huge potential for you to land a job as a Python developer.

Check out this article demonstrating 5 key reasons to learn Python in 2023.

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Who is this Bootcamp for?

  1. For those who have never programmed.
  2. Programmers coming from another language to learn Python.
  3. Programmers who know the basics and want to level up their skills.

Where to ask doubts?

The best place to reach me directly is Twitter. Just send me your doubts directly there and I will try to address them asap.

Another benefit of using Twitter is that others could both learn and engage with your question. So feel free to drop me a message now and then!

To stay updated with my latest blogs and YouTube videos, you could also join my official Telegram channel.

Day 1 - Installing Python and Hello World!


  1. Check out this installation guide to install Python on your machine. The article demonstrates installing Python 3.9 on Windows 10, but you can use the instructions for any OS.
  2. Next you will need an IDE. We suggest you to choose either VS Code or Pycharm Community Edition. Check out their installation guide here.
  3. Every programmer's first code - Hello World!. Check out this article to learn about printing anything in Python.
  4. Problems to solve

Day 2 - Passing comments, Keywords and Identifiers

The best time to learn the best practices in anything is when you are a beginner. The habits you develop in that phase, stay with you forever.

  1. Check out this article to learn about using comments and its importance in Python Programming.
  2. Learn about Keywords and Identifiers used in Python in this article.

Day 3 - Python Variables and String Formatting


  1. Youtube Video on Variable and String Formatting
  2. Check out this article on working with variables - Understanding Variables in Python 3
  3. Further Reading on String Formatting - Learn 4 ways to format strings in Python

BONUS - Understanding width and precision in string formatting.

Day 4 - Python Booleans and Operators


Youtube Videos

  1. Arithmetic Operators and Booleans
  2. Comparison and Assignment Operators

Further Reading

  1. Detailed Examples of using Booleans
  2. Fun with Numbers and Arithmetic Operators
  3. Comparison Operators and understanding ASCII values
  4. Assignment Operators and Bitwise Operation
  5. Walrus Operator - Cool new feature since Python 3.8

Day 5 - Python Numbers


  1. Python Numbers, Arithmetic Operators and Mathematics
  2. Python isinstance() function - Figuring out the types
  3. Difference between type() and isinstance()

Day 6 - Python Strings


  1. Video on Python Strings

Reading Materials

  1. How to create a string in Python?
  2. How to access characters in a Python string?
  3. How to replace characters in a string in Python?
  4. How to concatenate strings in Python?
  5. How to iterate through a string in Python?
  6. Check if a Substring is Present in a Given String in Python
  7. Escape sequences in Python String
  8. Python String Formatting - The Definitive Guide
  9. Common Python String Methods

Day 7 - Python Lists


  1. Extensive discussion on Python lists

Further Reading

  1. Characteristics of Python Lists
  2. How to create a list in Python?
  3. Access elements of a list
  4. Slicing of Lists
  5. Mixing positive and negative indices for slicing
  6. Using steps in slicing
  7. Reversing a list
  8. Changing elements of a list
  9. Adding elements to a list
  10. Deleting elements from a list
  11. Common Python list Methods

Day 8 - Python Dictionary


  1. Working with a Python Dictionary

Further Reading

  1. Using a dict() constructor
  2. Dictionary Comprehension
  3. How to access keys and values of a dictionary?
  4. How to modify a dictionary in Python?
  5. How to copy a dictionary?
  6. Working with a nested dictionary
  7. Python dictionary problems

Day 9 - Python Tuples


  1. Video on working with Python Tuples

Further Reading

  1. Characteristics of Tuples
  2. How to create a tuple in Python?
  3. Concatenating Tuples
  4. Access elements of a tuple
  5. Slicing of Tuples
  6. Using steps in slicing Tuples
  7. Deleting a tuple
  8. Commonly used methods with tuples
  9. Tuple Swap
  10. When to choose Tuples over lists?

Day 10 - Python Sets


  1. An overview of Python sets
  2. Mathematical Operations with Python Sets
  3. Methods to use with Sets

Day 11 - If else operation in Python


  1. Python Decision Making with if, elif and else

Further Reading

  1. Syntax of if elif and else
  2. Nested if else statements
  3. Membership tests of data types

Day 12 - For loops


  1. Youtube video on For loops

Further Readings

  1. Python for loops(With Examples)
  2. Using range() function in Python
  3. Nested for loops
  4. Usage of zip()

Day 13 - While loops


  1. Youtube video on While loops

Further readings

  1. How to print a statement forever?
  2. Remove elements from a list until empty
  3. While loop problems to solve

Day 14 - Use of break, continue and pass


  1. Use of break, continue and pass in for loops - starts at 4:02

Further Readings

  1. Use of break statement in Python
  2. Use of continue statement in Python
  3. Use of pass statements in Python

Day 15 - Understanding manual iteration - iter and next


  1. Sequence vs Iterable vs Iterator
  2. next() in Python
  3. for loop - Behind the scenes
  4. A file object is an iterator
  5. Unpacking an iterable in Python

Day 16 - Python Functions


  1. Youtube video on Python Functions

Further Readings

  1. Functions in Python
  2. Understand the use of Parameters and Arguments
  3. Positional vs Keyword Arguments
  4. Default Arguments
  5. Variable Length Arguments
  6. Advantages of Functions

Day 17 - Understanding Variable scope and namespace in Python


  1. Youtube Video on Variable Scope and Namespace

Further Reading

  1. What is Namespace?
  2. Global vs Local vs Nonlocal
  3. global keyword
  4. nonlocal keyword
  5. Use of globals() and locals() built-in function

Day 18 - args vs kwargs in Python functions


  1. Youtube video on *args vs **kwargs

Further Readings

  1. *args vs **kwargs
  2. How to position args and kwargs in a Python function?

Day 19 - Python Closures


  1. Youtube video on Python CLosures

Further Reading

  1. Python Closures - Explanation
  2. LEGB rule in Python
  3. Criteria for using Python closures

Day 20 - Recursive Functions


  1. Youtube video on Recursion

Further Reading

  1. What is Recursion?
  2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Recursion

Day 21 - Lambda functions in Python


  1. Youtube video on Lambda Functions

Further Readings

  1. Syntax of Lambda Function
  2. Multiple arguments with lambda function

Day 22 - List comprehensions in Python


  1. Youtube Video on List Comprehensions

Further Reading

  1. Using List Comprehensions in Python
  2. Using conditions in List comprehension
  3. Nested if condition in List Comprehensions

Day 23 - Map, filter, reduce and filter


  1. Youtube video on Map, Filter and Reduce

Further Reading

  1. How to use map() in Python
  2. Using Lambda functions instead of regular functions in map()
  3. Using filter() function
  4. Using reduce() function

Day 24 - Python generators


  1. Youtube video on Python Generators

Further Reading

  1. Why use a generator?
  2. How to create a generator?
  3. Using loops with Python Generators
  4. Python Generator Expressions
  5. Advantages of Python Generators

Day 25 - Modules, packages and libraries in Python

  1. Difference between modules, packages and libraries in Python

Day 26 - Important Python libraries to learn

  1. Mastering Python datetime library 
  2. Web Scraping Wikipedia tables with Beautiful Soup
  3. Python HTTP Methods tutorial

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