8-Week Python Developer Learning Roadmap
Week 1-2: Core Python Programming
Goals:
- Master Python basics, control flow, functions, OOP
- Understand file handling and exception handling
Resources:
- Python for Everybody - Coursera: [Link]
- W3Schools Python: [Link]
- Real Python: [Link]
Practice:
- HackerRank Python Challenges: [Link]
Week 3: Data Handling & Processing
Goals:
- Work with Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation
- Read/write CSV, Excel, and JSON files
Resources:
- Kaggle Pandas Course: [Link]
- Data Analysis with Python - FreeCodeCamp: [Link]
- Python Data Science Handbook: [Link]
Practice:
- Mini projects (e.g., data cleaning, CSV analysis)
Week 4: Web Development & REST APIs
Goals:
- Build simple web apps using Flask or Django
- Create and consume RESTful APIs
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Resources:
- Flask Mega Tutorial: [Link]
- Django - FreeCodeCamp: [Link]
- Postman: [Link]
Practice:
- Build a CRUD API using Flask and test using Postman
Week 5: Git & Version Control
Goals:
- Learn Git basics: clone, commit, push, pull, merge
- Understand GitHub workflow
Resources:
- Git & GitHub - FreeCodeCamp: [Link]
- Git Handbook: [Link]
Practice:
- Create a GitHub repo, push your earlier project
Week 6: Testing & Debugging
Goals:
- Learn unit testing with unittest or pytest
- Debug using Python tools
Resources:
- RealPython - Pytest: [Link]
- Debugging in Python - YouTube: [Link]
Practice:
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- Write test cases for previous projects and debug
Week 7: Agile & Collaboration
Goals:
- Understand Agile: Scrum, sprints, standups
- Work in teams using GitHub
Resources:
- Agile with Jira - Coursera: [Link]
- Scrum Guide: [Link]
Practice:
- Simulate Agile workflow with to-dos and sprints
Week 8: Final Project & Documentation
Goals:
- Build a complete project using Python + APIs + Git
- Document your code clearly
Project Ideas:
- Weather App (API), Movie App (OMDb API), To-Do App
Tools:
- Markdown for README, GitHub for project upload
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