- Introduction to Python and its real-world applications
- Setting up the Python environment and writing the first program
- Understanding variables, data types, and user input
- Using print statements and formatted output
- Working with arithmetic and comparison operators
- Making decisions using if, elif, and else
- Combining logical operators to solve real-world problems
- Introduction to loops (for and while)
- Creating number sequences and multiplication tables
- Debugging common beginner programming errors
- Hands-on Activity: Build an interactive Python quiz and calculator.
About Program
This hands-on Python workshop is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of programming through interactive coding activities and real-world examples. Participants will learn essential Python concepts, including variables, data types, user input, conditional statements, loops, functions, and basic problem-solving techniques. Through guided exercises and mini-projects, students will build simple applications, strengthen their logical thinking, and gain practical programming experience. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a solid foundation in Python and the confidence to continue exploring more advanced programming and software development concepts.
In Collaboration with University of the Punjab
Workshop Outline
Workshop 1: Python Fundamentals & Programming Logic
Workshop 2: Problem Solving with Python
- Developing algorithmic thinking through coding challenges
- Using nested loops for advanced logic
- Printing star, pyramid, and number patterns
- Finding prime numbers and square roots
- Computing GCD and LCM using Python
- Introduction to functions and modular programming
- Passing parameters and returning values
- Breaking large problems into smaller reusable functions
- Applying the Divide and Conquer approach
- Mini Project: Create a Pattern Generator and Math Toolkit.
Workshop 3: Working with Data Structures
- Introduction to Python Lists
- Adding, updating, deleting, and searching list elements
- Sorting, finding maximum and minimum values
- Removing duplicates from datasets
- Introduction to Dictionaries (Key-Value pairs)
- Creating, updating, and deleting dictionary entries
- Nested dictionaries and dictionary of lists
- Counting frequencies and processing structured data
- Comparing Lists and Dictionaries for different applications
- Hands-on Activity: Build a Student Record Management System.
Workshop 4: Mini Projects & AI Assistant
- Reviewing all Python concepts covered throughout the workshop
- Writing clean, readable, and reusable code
- Testing and debugging Python applications
- Building a complete Record Management System
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI
- Creating a simple AI Assistant using Python
- Understanding prompts and how AI generates responses
- Learning ethical and responsible AI practices
- Presenting projects and receiving peer feedback
- Final Project: Develop your own AI-powered Python application by combining programming fundamentals, problem-solving, and AI concepts.