Course “Introduction to Programming”

Description

1. Getting Started with Programming

• What programming is and why it’s important
• Introduction to programming languages (Python, Java, C++)
• Setting up necessary tools and development environments (IDEs)

2. Basic Syntax

• Variables, data types (numbers, strings, booleans)
• Operators (arithmetic, logical, comparison)
• Input and output functions (working with user input/output)

3. Conditions and Loops

• Conditional statements (if, else, elif)
• Loops (for, while)
• Solving problems using conditions and loops

4. Functions and Methods

• Creating functions and using built-in methods
• Parameters and return values
• Basics of code modularity

5. Arrays and Lists

• Working with arrays (lists, tuples)
• Basic operations: adding, removing, accessing elements
• Iterating over lists

6. Introduction to OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)

• Understanding classes and objects
• Creating and using classes
• Basics of encapsulation and inheritance

7. Error Handling

• Exceptions and error handling
• Working with try/except blocks
• Practicing problem-solving with error handling

8. Algorithms and Data Structures

• Basic sorting algorithms (bubble sort, insertion sort)
• Introduction to search algorithms (linear search)
• Understanding basic data structures: stack, queue

9. Project

• Building a simple project using the concepts learned
• Applying knowledge in a practical project

10. Conclusion and Next Steps

• Resources for further learning
• Recommendations for deepening programming knowledge