Code_Skill_Resources.md

Code Skills Labs

The Python labs below are organized from beginner-friendly topics to more advanced concepts, providing a structured pathway to mastering Python.

You will need a Python editor, such as PyCharm or VS Code, to complete these labs. Each assignment includes:

• An instruction sheet
• The corresponding source code solution
• Video tutorials to guide you

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Hands-On Coding Practice

The best way to learn Python is by coding it yourself. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, type the code provided in the Source Code files.

Why It Matters:

• Skill Development: Typing the code helps you understand syntax, structure, and logic.
• Debugging Practice: As you work through errors, you will develop crucial problem-solving skills.
• Confidence Building: With each lab you complete, your ability to write and understand Python will grow.

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Topic List

The labs below cover a wide range of Python concepts. Start from the top and progress at your own pace.

Beginner Labs: Building the Basics

Lab 1: Hello World
Lab 2: Comments, Variables, and Formatted Printing
Lab 3: User Input and Program Flow
Lab 4: Data Types and Conversions

Intermediate Labs: Core Python Concepts

Lab 5: If Statements and Conditionals
Lab 6: Logical Operators (AND/OR)
Lab 7: While Loops and Counters
Lab 8: For Loops and List Enumeration
Lab 9: Nested Loops and Break Statements
Lab 10: Functions and Code Reusability
Lab 11: Passing Functions as Parameters
Lab 12: Arrays, Lists, Tuples Lab 13: Dictionaries Key Value Data
Lab 14: Multi-Dimensional Arrays

Advanced Labs: Expanding Your Skills

Lab 15: Python Libraries (i.e., logging)
Lab 16: Python Libraries (i.e., os)
Lab 17: Try-Catch Error Handling
Lab 18: Read Format Data Files
Lab 19: File IO: Read, Write Byte-Data

Object-Oriented Programming Labs: Class and Objects

Lab 20: Python Class, Data Members, Methods
Lab 21: External Python Class File
Lab 22: Object Inheritance, Two-Class
Lab 23: Polymorphism, Multiple Inheritance
Lab 24: Object Store, Database, Serialization

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Full Lab Resources

Lab 01: Hello World

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Setting up PyCharm Editor
  • Video 1: Setting up VS CODE Editor
  • Video 3: Overview and Printing Hello World

Lab 02: Comments, Variables, Formatted Printing

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup

Lab 03: User Input and Program Flow

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Running the Code

Lab 04: User Input and Data Types

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Running the Code

Lab 05: IF and Conditional Statements

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Running the Code

Lab 06: AND/OR Compound Evaluations

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Refactoring Code and Pythonic AND statement
  • Video 3: Traditional AND, also OR statement

Lab 07: While Loops, Counter Variables

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: While Loop Syntax
  • Video 3: A Small Counting App with a While Loop

Lab 08: For Loops and List Enumeration

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: For Loops with range() function
  • Video 3: For Loops with enumerate() function

Lab 09: Outer and Inner Loops, Nesting

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Coding the nested incrementing loop
  • Video 3: Coding the nested decrementing loop

Lab 10: Functions Reuse, Call Code

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Coding simple functions
  • Video 3: Coding and calling functions that receive and return values

Lab 11: Passing Functions as Parameters

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Coding Nested Function calls

Lab 12: Arrays, Lists, Tuples

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Coding Lists and First Loops encoding data
  • Video 3: Coding Lists and Second Loops decoding data

Lab 13: Dictionaries Key Value Data

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Accessing row list items
  • Video 3: Accessing column list items
  • Video 4: Transposing columns to rows using zip(*)

Lab 14: Multi-Dimensional Arrays

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Creating a Sample Dictionary
  • Video 3: Creating and Query a Full Dictionary

Lab 15: Python Libraries (i.e., logging)

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Create and use a generic logger from the logger library
  • Video 3: Create and use a File Logger
  • Video 4: Create and use a Stream Logger

Lab 16: Python Libraries (i.e., os)

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Review of code for Lab 16
  • Video 3: Simple os library features
  • Video 4: Create Directories using os library
  • Video 5: Create Files using os library

Lab 17: Try-Catch Error Handling

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Using Try-Except to Handle Errors
  • Video 3: Avoiding Errors using Path Library
  • Video 4: Avoiding Errors using os Library

Lab 18: Read Format Data Files

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Creating and Writing to a File
  • Video 3: Reading from a File

Lab 19: File IO: Read, Write Byte-Data

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab Encode/Decode and Setup
  • Video 2: Set up main Function
  • Video 3: Writing Byte Data (encode)
  • Video 4: Read Byte and String (decode)

Lab 20: Python Class, Data Members, Methods

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Class, Objects Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Constructor, Getters and Setters
  • Video 3: Coding the Methods of a Class

Lab 21: External Python Class File

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2:
  • Video 3:

Lab 22: Object Inheritance, Two-Class

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: AppUser Parent Class
  • Video 3: AdminUser Child Class
  • Video 4: Using the Classes

Lab 23: Polymorphism, Multiple Inheritance

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2:
  • Video 3:
  • Video 4:
  • Video 5:
  • Video 6

Lab 24: Object Store, Database, Serialization

• Instructions
• Source_Code
• Videos:
  • Video 1: Overview of Lab and Setup
  • Video 2: Serialize Pickle
  • Video 3: JSON and noSQL
  • Video 4: Database as SQL

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