- Instructor: GKP
- Students: 1
- Duration: 20 hours
Embark on your journey into the world of programming with this comprehensive course designed for beginners. “Programming Foundations” provides a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts and techniques used across all programming languages. Whether you aspire to develop software, create websites, or understand the inner workings of technology, this course is the perfect starting point.
Throughout the course, you will explore the core principles of programming, including data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques. You’ll learn how to write, test, and debug code using popular programming languages, and understand how to think like a programmer. With hands-on exercises and practical examples, you’ll gain the confidence to tackle real-world challenges and build a strong foundation for your future programming endeavors.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the basic concepts of programming and software development.
- Learn to write and interpret code in a beginner-friendly programming language.
- Develop problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
- Explore key programming constructs such as variables, loops, and functions.
- Gain an understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Build and debug simple programs.
Syllabus
Introduction to Programming
- What is Programming?
- Understanding the Role of a Programmer
- Overview of Programming Languages
- Setting Up Your Development Environment
Basic Programming Concepts
- Variables and Data Types
- Operators and Expressions
- Input and Output
- Writing Your First Program
Control Structures
- Conditional Statements (if, else, switch)
- Loops (for, while, do-while)
- Nested Loops and Conditional Statements
- Practical Examples and Exercises
Functions and Modular Programming
- Defining and Calling Functions
- Function Parameters and Return Values
- Scope and Lifetime of Variables
- Modular Programming Concepts
Arrays and Collections
- Introduction to Arrays
- Working with Lists and Collections
- Multi-Dimensional Arrays
- Common Array Operations
Introduction to Data Structures
- Understanding Data Structures
- Stacks, Queues, and Linked Lists
- Basic Operations on Data Structures
- Practical Applications of Data Structures
Basic Algorithms and Problem Solving
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Sorting and Searching Algorithms
- Algorithm Design Techniques
- Problem-Solving Strategies
Debugging and Error Handling
- Common Programming Errors
- Techniques for Debugging Code
- Error Handling and Exceptions
- Best Practices for Writing Robust Code
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics
- Introduction to OOP Concepts
- Classes and Objects
- Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Encapsulation and Abstraction
Final Project
- Applying Learned Concepts to a Real-World Problem
- Designing and Implementing a Program
- Code Review and Feedback
- Presentation of Final Project
