What you will build

Introduction to Programming with Python

Programming is more than writing code.
It is the process of solving problems through structured logic, maintainable systems, and disciplined engineering practices.

This program introduces students to software development using Python through five practical projects.
Each module focuses on building a real application while gradually introducing programming concepts and backend development fundamentals.

The course is beginner-friendly and designed to help students learn by building rather than memorizing theory.

What Students Will Build

Module 1: Student Grade Calculator

Repository: https://github.com/kiganjotech/student_grade_calculator
Students will build a grading system that:

Accepts student marks
Calculates totals and averages
Assigns grades automatically
Generates student reports

Concepts covered:

Variables
User input
Functions
Arithmetic operations
Conditional statements
Program flow

Module 2: Personal Task Manager

Repository:https://github.com/kiganjotech/task_manager
Students will build a command-line task management application where users can:

Create tasks
Mark tasks as complete
Delete tasks
Store tasks inside files

Concepts covered:

Lists
Loops
File handling
Reusable functions
Data organization

Module 3: Student Record Management System

Repository:https://github.com/kiganjotech/student_records

Students will build a larger system for managing student information using structured data.

The application will:

Register students
Update records
Search students
Save data using JSON

Concepts covered:

Dictionaries
JSON handling
Nested data structures
Validation
Modular programming

Module 4: Expense Tracker and Reports

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Repository: https://github.com/kiganjotech/expense_tracker
Students will build a financial tracking application that:

Records expenses
Categorizes spending
Generates summaries
Calculates totals and trends

Concepts covered:

Data processing
Reporting logic
Error handling
File management
Structured application flow

Module 5: Beginner Django Web Application

Repository: https://github.com/kiganjotech/django-student-portal
Students will build their first backend web application using Django.

The application will include:

Routes and views
Templates
Forms
Database models
Admin management

Concepts covered:

Backend fundamentals
HTTP request handling
Databases
Django project architecture
Web application structure

Learning Approach

The program follows a practical project-based structure focused on:

Learning by building
Structured progression
Maintainable coding practices
Debugging and problem solving
Real development workflows

Each module increases gradually in complexity while reinforcing concepts from previous projects.

Tools and Technologies

Students will work with:

Python 3
Django
Git and GitHub
VS Code
terminal workflows
SQLite

Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for:

Complete beginners
Aspiring backend developers
Self-taught developers
Students transitioning into software engineering
Learners seeking practical programming experience

No prior programming experience is required.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, students should be able to:

Understand core programming concepts
Build structured Python applications
Debug and improve their code
Organize projects properly
Work with files and structured data
Understand beginner backend development concepts
Build beginner-level Django applications
Continue into intermediate software engineering topics with confidence

Introduction to Programming with Python

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What you will build

Introduction to Programming with Python

What Students Will Build

Learning Approach

Tools and Technologies

Who This Program Is For

Program Outcomes