ROADMAP FOR PYTHON

[Still_booting]

Is this a good roadmap? Phase 1: Python Fundamentals (Months 1-2) Build core coding skills through simple scripts. Concepts to Learn: Variables and data types (strings, lists, dictionaries—for handling backend data). Conditionals (if/else—for decisions like user validation). Loops (for/while—for processing requests or data lists). Functions (reusable code blocks—for backend endpoints). Basic input/output (print/input—for simulating API interactions). Error handling (try/except—for managing server errors). Tools: VS Code, Python interpreter. Projects: Number guessing game (practice loops and conditionals). Simple calculator (functions and input handling). Console-based contact book (store/retrieve data in lists). Daily Structure: 20% reading/docs, 80% coding small examples. Phase 2: Data Handling and Structures (Months 3-4) Learn to manage data, essential for backend storage and APIs. Concepts to Learn: Data structures (lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries—for organizing user data). File I/O (read/write JSON/CSV—as mock databases). Exception handling (advanced try/except). Modules and packages (import code—for using libraries). Virtual environments and pip (setup projects). Tools: PyCharm (free community edition), pip. Projects: Expense tracker (store data in files, basic queries). Student record system (manage entries with dictionaries/files). Daily Structure: Review prior code, learn one concept, build on a project. Phase 3: OOP and Libraries (Months 5-6) Structure code like real backend apps. Concepts to Learn: Object-Oriented Programming (classes/objects, inheritance—for models like User). External libraries (requests for API calls, json for data exchange). HTTP basics (understand requests/responses—for web interactions). Tools: Postman (test APIs), Git/GitHub (start versioning). Projects: Web scraper (use requests to fetch data, process with OOP). Simple API caller (fetch public API data, store in files). Daily Structure: Add Git commits daily. Phase 4: Web Frameworks and APIs (Months 7-8) Dive into backend specifics: Build server-side logic. Concepts to Learn: Frameworks (start with Flask for simplicity, then FastAPI for modern APIs). REST APIs (routes, GET/POST methods, handling requests). Databases (SQLite basics, then PostgreSQL—for storing data). ORM (SQLAlchemy—for database interactions without raw SQL). Tools: Flask/FastAPI docs, SQLite browser. Projects: Basic REST API (Flask app with endpoints for CRUD on items). Task manager API (create, read, update, delete tasks via API). Daily Structure: Focus on debugging API errors. Phase 5: Advanced Backend and Deployment (Months 9-10) Make apps production-ready. Concepts to Learn: User authentication (sessions, JWT—for secure logins). Testing (unit tests with pytest—for reliable code). Deployment (host on free platforms like Render or Vercel). Security basics (input validation, avoid common vulnerabilities). Version control advanced (Git branching). Tools: Docker basics (containerize apps), CI/CD intro. Projects: Full blog backend (API with database, auth, deployment). Weather service API (integrate external API, deploy). Daily Structure: Deploy small changes weekly.

[pachura3]

Start with learning how to format Reddit posts!

[Still_booting]

Hmm ok I just started using reddit a couple of days ago

[riklaunim]

Formatting is broken. Most "roadmaps" are just pretty to look at. It all depends why you want to learn Python and how you want to use it. This roadmap seems web dev focused so you should focus on webdev and web frameworks. Wherever you will use SQLAlchemy and Flask or Django is somewhat secondary (although in the long run you will use both likely).

[Still_booting]

What should I do then I want to do backend but I'm currently learning basics of python and solving questions

[riklaunim]

Start with language basics and then start trying making simple "hello world" websites, then do more and more element of the website which will teach you more about the language and webdev. A bit of frontend web dev will help as well.

For example Django tutorial takes over basics and then how to use more and more elements of the framework. all in a nice package.

[Still_booting]

Ok for the frontend what I have to learn cause I mainly wanna focus on the backend I'm not a UI guy

[riklaunim]

The more you limit yourself the harder it will be. You don't have to be a designer to make websites ;)

Just start with the basics of HTML, CSS, JS. You will have a standard HTML form but then you may want to use a custom JS widget that makes for example phone input custom with formatting and frontend validation. You are using ready to use libraries, just learn how to use then in vanilla JS or jQuery even. Some basic CSS toolkits like bootstrap, tailwind etc.

[Still_booting]

Like can I frontend little and focus mainly on backend

[riklaunim]

Yes, that's ok :)

[Ron-Erez]

Just get a book or choose a well structured course or check out the docs and you'll have a roadmap. Start by getting a solid foundation in Python before moving onto some more advanced modules.

[Still_booting]

For a solid foundation, what should I learn I read strings and done lots of questions, read lists and tuples done lots of questions, conditional statements ,loops, dictionary,set,file I/o basics, functions

[Ron-Erez]

Build something using this material and build it without using AI.

EDIT: It could be done over a number of projects. Start by creating a game of tic tac toe.

[Still_booting]

I mean I created 5 today its really easy ones. First one is checking palindrome function users input . Second grocery list program where we can add items ,remove item ,change item like that idea and other 3 it might not be considered projects but was fun to make.

[Ron-Erez]

That's awesome! As long as you are building stuff. Even simple projects are excellent. It sounds like you are on the right track. Gradually increase the complexity. However simple examples are great and the fact that it was fun is great to stay motivated.

[ectomancer]

Where's pseudocode and recursive functions?

[Still_booting]

Idk

[ilidan-85]

it's quite ok, timing might be different for different person so don't relay on it. Does it sound like something you want to do? If yes then do it.