Python Fundamentals: A Free Course by Toolzam AI

Sumitra's Open Notebook
3 min readDec 3, 2024

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Python is one of the most beginner-friendly and powerful programming languages, making it a favorite for everything from web development to AI. Toolzam AI presents Python Fundamentals, a free course designed to introduce you to the essential concepts of Python programming. With hands-on examples and exercises, you’ll learn the basics while gaining practical coding experience.

Why Learn Python?

Python is:

  • Easy to Learn: Its syntax is simple and intuitive.
  • Versatile: Used in web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more.
  • Widely Adopted: A large community means plenty of resources and support.

Lesson 1: Hello, Python!

Concept

Every programming journey starts with your first line of code! In Python, printing text is easy.

Code Example

# Your first Python program
print("Hello, Python!")

Exercise

Write a Python program that prints your name and your favorite hobby.

# Example Output
# My name is Alex, and I love painting!

Lesson 2: Variables and Data Types

Concept

Variables store information that your program can use. Python supports several data types:

  • Strings (str) for text
  • Integers (int) for whole numbers
  • Floats (float) for decimal numbers
  • Booleans (bool) for True/False values

Code Example

# Assigning values to variables
name = "Alex"
age = 25
hobby = "painting"
is_happy = True

# Printing the variables
print(f"My name is {name}, I'm {age} years old, and I love {hobby}.")
print(f"Am I happy? {is_happy}")

Exercise

Create variables for your favorite movie, its release year, and whether you’ve watched it recently. Print them in a sentence.

Lesson 3: Conditional Statements

Concept

Conditional statements let your program make decisions based on conditions.

Code Example

# Checking if someone is old enough to vote
age = 17
if age >= 18:
print("You can vote!")
else:
print("You are not old enough to vote.")

Exercise

Write a program that checks if a number is even or odd.

Lesson 4: Loops

Concept

Loops are used to repeat actions. The two main types are:

  • for loops: Iterate over a sequence.
  • while loops: Repeat while a condition is true.

Code Example

# Printing numbers 1 to 5 using a for loop
for i in range(1, 6):
print(i)

# Printing numbers until a condition is met
count = 1
while count <= 5:
print(count)
count += 1

Exercise

Write a loop that prints the square of numbers from 1 to 10

Lesson 5: Functions

Concept

Functions let you reuse code by wrapping it in a block that can be called as needed.

Code Example

# Defining and using a function
def greet(name):
return f"Hello, {name}!"

print(greet("Alex"))

Exercise

Create a function that takes two numbers and returns their sum.

Lesson 6: Lists and Loops

Concept

Lists are used to store multiple items. You can loop through them easily.

Code Example

# Working with lists
fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
for fruit in fruits:
print(f"I love {fruit}!")

Exercise

Create a list of your top 5 favorite books or movies. Use a loop to print them one by one.

Lesson 7: Dictionaries

Concept

Dictionaries store data in key-value pairs.

Code Example

# Creating and using a dictionary
person = {"name": "Alex", "age": 25, "hobby": "painting"}
print(person["name"]) # Output: Alex

Exercise

Create a dictionary with details about your favorite sport (e.g., name, number of players, origin).

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

You’ve learned the fundamentals of Python, from printing text to working with loops and dictionaries. Practice regularly, and try building small projects like a calculator or a to-do list app.

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