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Mid-Plan Review & Exploring Python's Standard Library
Congratulations on making it to the halfway point of your Python learning journey! Today, we’re going to take a step back to review the key concepts you’ve covered in the first two weeks and then dive into the exciting world of Python’s Standard Library—a treasure trove of built-in tools that make programming easier and...
Project 2 - Build a Personal To-Do List Manager (Command Line)
Let's create a command-line to-do list manager, a practical project that will help you manage tasks efficiently while reinforcing key programming concepts like functions, file handling, and list manipulation. This application will allow you to view your tasks, add new ones, mark tasks as complete, and save everything to a file so your tasks per...
Handling Errors Gracefully with Try-Except Blocks
Exception handling is a critical skill in programming that allows your code to gracefully manage unexpected errors or situations, ensuring your program doesn’t crash and can recover or fail elegantly. In Python, this is achieved using try and except blocks, which help you anticipate problems like invalid user input, missing files, or netw...
Mid-Plan Review & Exploring Python's Standard Library
Congratulations on making it to the halfway point of your Python learning journey! Today, we’re going to take a step back to review the key concepts you’ve covered in the first two weeks and then dive into the exciting world of Python’s Standard Library—a treasure trove of built-in tools that make programming easier and more powerful. These “batteries-included” ...
Project 2 - Build a Personal To-Do List Manager (Command Line)
Let's create a command-line to-do list manager, a practical project that will help you manage tasks efficiently while reinforcing key programming concepts like functions, file handling, and list manipulation. This application will allow you to view your tasks, add new ones, mark tasks as complete, and save everything to a file so your tasks persist between sessions. It’s a great way to level...
Handling Errors Gracefully with Try-Except Blocks
Exception handling is a critical skill in programming that allows your code to gracefully manage unexpected errors or situations, ensuring your program doesn’t crash and can recover or fail elegantly. In Python, this is achieved using try and except blocks, which help you anticipate problems like invalid user input, missing files, or network failures, and handle them in a controlled way. Let...
Working with Text Files - Read and Write Files in Python
Saving and retrieving data is a crucial skill in programming, as it allows your programs to store information permanently, even after they stop running. Today, we’ll dive into the basics of working with text files on your computer, covering how to open, read, write, and manage them effectively. This is essential for tasks like saving user preferences, logging program activity, or handling da...
Diving Deeper into Functions (Part 2) - Scope and Default Arguments
Let’s dive deeper into the concepts of variable scope (local vs. global) and default arguments in functions, as these are foundational for writing clear, efficient, and bug-free code. I’ll explain them in plain language, provide examples, and highlight why they matter for programming and debugging. Variable Scope: Local vs. Global Variable scope refers to where a variable is accessib...