Learn Intermediate Python 3

Module 1: Welcome to Intermediate Python 3

⏳ 20 minutes

• Understand the course structure and how to navigate the interactive coding environment.

• Review prerequisites and set expectations for skill development.

Module 2: Function Arguments

⏳ 1 hour

• Use *args, **kwargs, and argument unpacking for flexible function definitions.

• Learn default arguments, keyword-only parameters, and argument ordering rules.

Module 3: Namespaces & Scope

⏳ 1 hour

• Explore Python’s LEGB rule and how variables are resolved in nested scopes.

• Understand the difference between local, global, and nonlocal declarations.

Module 4: Functions Deep Dive

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Use anonymous functions (lambda), map(), filter(), and reduce() for functional programming.

• Implement decorators and closures to modify or enhance function behavior.

Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming

⏳ 2 hours

• Design robust classes using encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

• Utilize special methods like __str__, __repr__, and class properties with @property.

Module 6: Unit Testing

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Write and organize tests using Python’s unittest module.

• Handle test failures, exceptions, and assertions for robust code verification.

Module 7: Iterators & Generators

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Create and use iterators using the __iter__ and __next__ methods.

• Define custom generators with yield for memory-efficient looping.

Module 8: Specialized Collections & Context Managers

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Work with Python’s built-in data structures like set, deque, and defaultdict.

• Use with statements and custom context managers to manage resources cleanly.

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