Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build
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Mastering Python Programming: Apply, Analyze, and Build
This course is part of Python Mastery: Core Concepts, Data Structures & OOP Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course is designed to guide learners from foundational to advanced programming practices in Python, with a strong emphasis on functional problem-solving and object-oriented design. Throughout six structured modules, learners will apply, analyze, and create solutions using real-world constructs such as user-defined functions, recursion, classes, inheritance, sequences, and generators.
Beginning with the abstraction and modularization of logic using functions, the course progresses through recursion strategies, advanced class structures, exception management, and Pythonic protocols like iteration and mapping. Learners will differentiate between static and class methods, construct custom exceptions and iterators, and integrate recursive generators for memory-efficient computing. By the end of the course, learners will be able to: β’ Apply Pythonβs object-oriented principles to construct scalable and reusable class designs β’ Analyze control flow and data structures through recursion and iterative transformations β’ Develop custom behaviors using special methods and protocols for sequences, mappings, and iteration β’ Evaluate and implement exception-handling strategies to create resilient applications β’ Design Python programs that integrate encapsulation, polymorphism, inheritance, and protocol adherence This course is ideal for learners seeking to deepen their Python expertise by moving beyond syntax toward writing expressive, efficient, and modular code with confidence.
This module introduces foundational programming concepts in Python with a focus on abstraction and functional design. Learners will explore how to build and reuse functions, pass parameters effectively, and apply these principles to solve structured problems. Through hands-on examples, they will understand how to decompose complex problems, work with mutable data structures, and reverse processes using Pythonic techniques. The module aims to build clarity around scoping, parameter passing, and iterative transformation of data.
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8 videos3 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 65 minutes
- What is Abstractionβ’9 minutes
- Creating Functionβ’9 minutes
- Functions and Parametersβ’9 minutes
- Data Structure Problem-1β’7 minutes
- Data Structure Problem-2β’10 minutes
- Reversing the Process Part 1β’6 minutes
- Reversing the Process Part 2β’7 minutes
- Reversing the Process Continuedβ’7 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Abstraction and Function Designβ’10 minutes
- Problem Solving with Data Structuresβ’10 minutes
- Functional Programming Foundationsβ’30 minutes
This module explores the foundational and advanced aspects of recursion in Python, along with the use of functional programming tools. Learners will delve into variable scope and nested environments, understand the mechanics of recursive function calls, and apply recursion to classic problems such as factorials, exponentiation, and binary search. In addition, learners will harness the power of Python's built-in functional utilities like map() and filter() to process data efficiently and declaratively.
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6 videos3 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 48 minutes
- Scopes and Nested Scopesβ’9 minutes
- Recursion Factorial Part 1β’7 minutes
- Recursion Factorial Part 2β’6 minutes
- Recursion- Power and Binary Search Part 1β’8 minutes
- Recursion- Power and Binary Search Part 2β’8 minutes
- Mapping and Filteringβ’11 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Scope and Recursion Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Recursion and Functional Toolsβ’10 minutes
- Recursion and Functional Patternsβ’30 minutes
This module introduces core object-oriented programming (OOP) principles in Python, including polymorphism, encapsulation, and inheritance. Learners will explore how to define class attributes and methods, override functionality across subclasses, restrict access to internal data using encapsulation, and create flexible designs that use shared behavior across multiple types. Through hands-on examples, learners will gain experience with customizing object behavior and managing access to class internals using Pythonβs naming conventions and object-oriented syntax.
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7 videos3 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 55 minutes
- Polymorphism Part 1β’8 minutes
- Polymorphism Part 2β’8 minutes
- Polymorphism Continuedβ’5 minutes
- Encapsulationβ’9 minutes
- Encapsulation Continuedβ’7 minutes
- Inheritanceβ’9 minutes
- Attributes and Sub Functions and Methodsβ’9 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Polymorphism in Depthβ’10 minutes
- Encapsulation and Inheritanceβ’10 minutes
- Object-Oriented Programming - Core Conceptsβ’30 minutes
This module explores advanced object-oriented programming concepts in Python, including the structure and behavior of class namespaces, multiple inheritance, and robust error-handling mechanisms. Learners will understand how Python manages class and object attributes, how to define and manage multiple superclasses, and how to construct and handle exceptions using custom exception classes. The module also demonstrates best practices for catching, raising, and managing multiple exceptions within Python functions, allowing learners to write safer, more maintainable code.
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7 videos3 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 63 minutes
- The Class Namespaceβ’10 minutes
- Multiple Superclassesβ’11 minutes
- Defining Exceptionsβ’6 minutes
- Creating Exceptionsβ’10 minutes
- Multiple Exceptionsβ’11 minutes
- Catching All Exceptionsβ’8 minutes
- Exceptions and Functionsβ’8 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Understanding Class Structuresβ’10 minutes
- Exception Creation and Managementβ’10 minutes
- Class Mechanics and Exception Handlingβ’30 minutes
This module focuses on the use of constructors, class inheritance tools, and special methods that enable Python objects to behave like built-in data structures. Learners will gain insight into constructor customization using __init__, access parent functionality using super(), and implement sequence and mapping behavior using magic methods like __getitem__, __setitem__, and __len__. The module concludes with lessons on subclassing and enhancing class functionality by overriding or extending existing behavior, allowing learners to build complex, reusable, and Pythonic object models.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 50 minutes
- Classes and Constructorsβ’10 minutes
- Unbound Contructorsβ’11 minutes
- Super Functionβ’7 minutes
- Sequence and Mapping Part 1β’6 minutes
- Sequence and Mapping Part 2β’5 minutes
- Subclassing Part 1β’6 minutes
- Subclassing Part 2β’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Class Construction Techniquesβ’10 minutes
- Sequences, Mappings, and Subclassingβ’10 minutes
- Constructor Logic and Data Typesβ’30 minutes
This module explores specialized object-oriented features in Python, including the use of static and class methods, property-based attribute access, and iteration protocols. Learners will understand how to use decorators like @staticmethod and @classmethod, intercept attribute access with __getattr__, and implement both custom iterators and recursive generators. Through these topics, learners will enhance their ability to write Pythonic, reusable, and memory-efficient code using advanced techniques in class design and data handling.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 39 minutes
- Static and Class Methodsβ’8 minutes
- Get and Sub Set and Goβ’6 minutes
- Iterators Part 1β’6 minutes
- Iterators Part 2β’6 minutes
- Recursive Generators Part 1β’6 minutes
- Recursive Generators Part 2β’6 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Static Methods and Property Accessβ’10 minutes
- Iterators and Generatorsβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Object-Oriented Featuresβ’30 minutes
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The modules are logically sequenced and easy to follow, making complex topics like inheritance and custom iterators feel approachable.
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