Python 3: Deep Dive (Part 1 - Functional)

🎓 Course Title: Python 3: Deep Dive (Part 1 - Functional)

Hello, Aspiring Pythonista! 🚀

This is the first part of an in-depth series designed for intermediate Python developers who are ready to go beyond the basics and understand the intricate workings of Python 3. If you've been coding in Python for a while and are eager to dig deeper into its core principles, this is the course for you!

Course Overview:

🚀 Who this course is for:

• Developers with a grasp of Python basics who ask questions like:
  • "How does this work under the hood?"
  • "Is there a more 'Pythonic' way to do this?"
  • "What exactly are closures and decorators?"
  • "Why might I want to use named tuples?"
  • And many more deep-dive questions!

📚 Course Structure: The course is structured to guide you through complex topics with a balance of theoretical explanations and practical, hands-on coding exercises. It's essential to actively engage by pausing during theory sessions and trying to replicate the examples in real-time.

Key Topics Covered:

• Variables: Dive into the concept that they are references to objects in memory, and learn about namespaces and scopes.
• Numeric Types: Explore Python's rich numeric capabilities.
• Boolean Type: Understand the nuances of boolean expressions beyond simple or statements.
• Runtime vs Compile-time: Discover how this dichotomy affects various Python features, from function defaults to imports.
• Functions: From basic lambda functions to sophisticated functional programming techniques like map, reduce, filter, zip, etc.
• Closures: Learn about the powerful concept of closures and how they can be used to encapsulate state.
• Decorators: Understand both how they work internally and how to implement your own.
• Imports, Modules & Packages: Master the import mechanism and avoid common pitfalls.
• Tuples: Use tuples effectively as immutable data structures.
• Named Tuples: Learn about this feature for creating simple classes with a tuple datatype.

Prerequisites for Success:

To fully benefit from this course, you should be proficient in the following Python essentials:

• Basic understanding of variables, strings, booleans, integers, and floats.
• Looping constructs such as for and while loops.
• Conditional statements like if...else....
• Working with lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.
• Defining functions using the def statement.
• Creating basic classes and using instance methods and properties.
• Importing modules from the standard library.

Technical Requirements:

• Python 3.6 (or higher) installed on your system.
• Familiarity with running Python programs via the command line or an IDE like PyCharm.
• Jupyter Notebooks installed for interactive coding examples.

Join us on this Pythonic adventure where you'll uncover the mysteries of functional programming, closures, decorators, and much more! 🐍✨

Let's embark on this journey to master the functional side of Python together! Enroll now and elevate your Python skills to new heights. 🚀🎉