Basic Python Programming Roadmap

Stage	Main Topic	Content & Learning Activities	Objectives & Deliverables
1	Introduction & Setup	Learn about Python and its applications. Install Python and a code editor (VS Code). Write and run the first "Hello, World!" program.	Understand what Python is and why you should learn it. Successfully set up the programming environment.
2	Basic Syntax & Variables	Learn basic syntax: indentation, comments. Declare and use variables, data types (int, float, str, bool). Use `input()` and `print()` functions. Perform type casting.	Write simple interactive programs. Store and manipulate different types of data.
3	Operators	Use arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators.	Perform calculations and comparisons in Python.
4	Data Structures	Work with Lists and Tuples. Store data with Dictionaries and Sets.	Choose the appropriate data structure for the problem.
5	Control Flow	Branch logic with if-elif-else statements. Perform iteration with for and while loops. Use `break` and `continue` to control loops.	Write programs with complex logic.
6	Functions	Define and call functions with the `def` keyword. Use parameters and get return values with `return`.	Write structured and reusable code.
7	File Handling	Open, read, and write text files. Use the `with` statement for safe file management.	Perform basic file read/write operations.
8	Exception Handling	Catch errors with try...except blocks. Use `else` and `finally` in exception handling.	Write robust programs that can handle errors.
9	Modules and Packages	Use `import` to reuse code from other files. Explore some modules from the standard library (math, random, datetime). Install third-party packages with `pip`.	Extend program functionality by using libraries.
10	Introduction to OOP	Understand the basic concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Define a simple class and create an object.	Start thinking in an object-oriented way.
11	Small Consolidation Project	Apply learned knowledge to build a console application. Suggestions: Calculator, Simple contact book, Guess the number game.	Consolidate knowledge and have a first practical product.