2.0 Study Guide and Task Sheet: Python Programming Fundamentals
The main study route is now in Chapter 2 entry. Use this page only as a quick checklist while you practice.
One-Line Mental Model
input -> data structure -> function -> file/API/output
If a topic does not help this loop yet, skim it first and return later.
Practice Checklist
| Check | Evidence |
|---|---|
| I can run 5 tiny scripts with variables, conditions, and loops | practice/ folder |
| I can choose between list, dict, tuple, and set | short data-structure note |
| I can turn repeated code into a function | refactored script |
| I can save and reload JSON | tasks.json |
| I can handle one broken file or bad input | debug note |
| I can finish the workshop | ch02_output/ |
Depth Checks
| Skill | Challenge |
|---|---|
| Data choice | Store the same task as a list item and as a dictionary. Explain which one is easier to extend. |
| Error handling | Break tasks.json on purpose, then make the program recover without hiding the error from the user. |
| Refactoring | Move repeated code into a function whose input and return value can be tested without touching files. |
| Communication | Write a README command that a new terminal can run without guessing hidden setup steps. |
Ready To Continue
Continue to Chapter 3 when your task manager can add a task, save it, reload it, and explain the run command in a README.