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Python – Foundation

Introduction to Python

• What is Python and its history?
• Installing Python (Python IDEs)
• Writing and running your first Python program (Hello World)
• Variables, data types, and basic input/output
• Control structures (if, else, elif, loops)
• Functions and modules
• Debugging and error handling
• Best practices for Python coding

Data Types and Data Structures

• Strings and string manipulation
• Lists, tuples, and dictionaries
• List comprehensions
• Sets and their applications
• Working with files and file I/O
• Introduction to JSON and CSV handling
• Exercises and projects involving data structures

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Understanding classes and objects
• Constructors and destructors
• Inheritance and polymorphism
• Encapsulation and abstraction
• Advanced OOP concepts (e.g., interfaces, abstract classes)
• Design principles (SOLID)
• Implementing OOP in real-world scenarios
• OOP project development

Python – Advanced

Advanced Topics – Overview

• Multithreading and multiprocessing
• Exception handling best practices
• Decorators and generators
• Regular expressions
• Python’s standard libraries (datetime, logging, etc.)
• Packaging and distributing Python applications
• Unit testing and test-driven development
• Advanced Python project development

Python Libraries and Frameworks

• Introduction to popular libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
• Data manipulation and analysis with Pandas
• Data visualization with Matplotlib
• Introduction to web development with Flask or Django
• Building a simple web application
• Introduction to database connectivity (SQLite, MySQL)

Advanced Python Topics

• Introduction to data science with Python
• Machine learning and AI with Python
• Exploring advanced Python topics (e.g., web scraping, natural language processing)
• Student group projects – Initiation (e.g., web applications, data analysis)

Introduction to Web Development with Django

• Overview of Django and its architecture
• Setting up a Django project
• Building a simple Django web application
• Django project structure and components

Django Models and Databases

• Introduction to models and databases in Django
• Creating models and defining database schemas
• Working with the Django admin panel
• Performing database queries with Django’s ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)

Views, Templates, and URLs

• Creating views and mapping URLs
• Working with Django templates
• Template inheritance and context data
• Building dynamic web pages with Django templates

Forms and User Input Handling

• Handling user input with Django forms
• Form validation and error handling
• Building and customizing forms
• Creating and processing web forms in Django

User Authentication and Authorization

• Implementing user registration and login systems
• User authentication with Django’s built-in features
• Role-based access control and permissions
• Advanced user authentication and security practices

Working with Static and Media Files

• Managing static files (CSS, JavaScript) in Django
• Handling media files (user uploads)
• Using Django’s built-in storage system

Advanced Django Features

• Building RESTful APIs with Django REST framework
• Implementing real-time features with Django Channels
• Advanced database queries and optimization
• Integration with third-party packages and libraries

Module 8: Deployment and Scaling (2-3 weeks)

• Preparing a Django project for production
• Hosting options (Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean)
• Scaling and load balancing considerations
• Monitoring and maintaining a production Django application

Final Project

• Capstone project where students apply Django concepts
• Building a complete, real-world Django web application
• Collaborative work and code review