Beginner Code District

Python

Friendly, powerful and everywhere.

Python is the friendly, readable language behind data science, AI, automation and countless web services. This track starts from zero but moves fast: install Python 3.14, master its types and data structures, write functions and classes, handle errors and files, then build real tools with HTTP, a command-line interface, automated tests and async code.

Every lesson is short, practical and checked with quizzes, so you learn by doing.

Lessons: 29
Time: 4 h
Level: Beginner

Start the track · Hello, Python

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What you'll be able to do

Write clean, modern Python 3.14 with f-strings, type hints and match
Model data with lists, dicts, sets, comprehensions and dataclasses
Handle errors and work with files, paths and JSON
Set up projects with venv, pip and uv
Build command-line tools and call web APIs
Test with pytest and run tasks concurrently with asyncio

The journey

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Module 1
Getting started

Install Python 3.14, explore the REPL and run your first script.

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1. Start the track Hello, Python Lesson · 8 min · +20 XP
2. Practice: first steps Practice · 5 min · +20 XP
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Module 2
Types and variables

Name values, do math, convert types and master strings.

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Module 3
Control flow

Decide with if and match, repeat with for and while.

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Module 4
Data structures

Lists, tuples, dicts and sets, plus comprehensions and unpacking.

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Module 5
Functions

Package logic into functions with type hints, flexible arguments and lambdas.

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Module 6
Objects and classes

Model your own types with classes, dataclasses, dunder methods and composition.

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Module 7
Errors, files and modules

Handle failures, work with files and JSON, and manage projects with venv and uv.

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Module 8
Practical Python

Call web APIs, build a CLI, write tests with pytest and go async.

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