Python Zero to Mastery

About:
This repository is an evolving resource aimed at exploring the Python programming language in depth. It focuses on hot topics and practical libraries to provide a comprehensive understanding of Python. The repository is regularly updated to include the latest developments in Python programming.


Structure

1. Logging

Files: logging_zero_to_mastery.ipynb, logging_zero_to_mastery.py
Covers the basics and advanced concepts of logging in Python.

  • Basic Logging Examples
  • Logging in Larger Applications
  • Logging to a File
  • Using a Logger Object
  • Rotating Log Files
  • Logging Exceptions
  • Custom Level Logging

Outcome: Enables efficient debugging and monitoring using Python’s logging capabilities.


2. Testing

File: testing_zero_to_mastery.ipynb
Delves into various software testing techniques, both manual and automated.

  • Functional Testing: Unit, Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing
  • Non-Functional Testing: Performance, Load, Security, and Usability Testing
  • Writing and Analyzing Test Cases

Outcome: Equips developers with skills to ensure robust and reliable Python applications.


3. Parallelism & Concurrency

File: parallelism_zero_to_mastery.ipynb
Explores concurrency and parallelism in Python with practical examples.

  • Concurrency with asyncio: Queues, Tasks, and Synchronization
  • Threading for Concurrency
  • Multiprocessing for Parallelism
  • Comparing Threading vs. Multiprocessing

Outcome: Provides insights into writing efficient, parallelized Python programs.


4. Decorators & Metaclasses

File: decorator__zero_to_mastery.ipynb
Deep dive into Python decorators and metaclasses:

  • Function Decorators: Basics to Advanced, with Arguments
  • Class Decorators and Chaining Decorators
  • Common Python Decorators: @staticmethod, @classmethod, @property, @lru_cache, @dataclass
  • Metaclasses: Enforcing Class Behavior, Singleton Metaclass

Outcome: Enhances understanding of advanced Python programming patterns for clean and reusable code.


5. Data Serialization

Explores different methods of serializing data in Python:

  • Formats: JSON, Pickle, and YAML
  • Comparisons of their use cases and limitations

Outcome: Helps developers work efficiently with data serialization in Python.


6. [More to Come…]

This repository is continually evolving, with plans to include more advanced Python topics.


Technologies Used

  • Python, Jupyter Notebooks.

Key Takeaways

  • Provides a structured approach to mastering Python programming concepts.
  • Covers practical use cases and best practices for real-world applications.
  • Regularly updated to stay relevant to current Python trends.

Explore the repository here: Python Zero to Mastery