Python Coding Challenges

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Overview

Goal: Develop practical Python fluency through a series of small, self-contained challenges that blend logical reasoning, data manipulation, and lightweight system design.
Each challenge mirrors a realistic problem — from building small data systems to writing automation scripts or analysing mini-datasets — encouraging flexible, creative solutions rather than following fixed templates.

Approach

  • Designed a progressive learning framework with 10–60 min projects.
  • Challenges cover diverse topics: loops, conditionals, functions, dictionaries, classes, and basic data analysis.
  • Each project emphasises:
    • Choosing the right data structure for the task.
    • Writing clear, modular, and reusable code.
    • Reflecting on design trade-offs and reasoning behind implementation choices.
  • Scaffolding levels (easy, moderate, hard, and very hard) gradually reduce guidance to foster autonomy and real-world coding intuition.

Stack

  • Language: Python 3
  • Environment: Jupyter Notebook / VS Code

Impact

  • Builds the foundation for confident, creative Python thinking applicable across data science and software development.
  • Demonstrates consistent, structured self-learning and applied problem-solving ability.
  • Serves as a living portfolio of progressively complex, well-documented code mini-systems.

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