Coding II

Coding II: Advanced Programming & Applications

Class Overview

Building on your foundational knowledge, this course dives deeper into the world of software development using Python. You will transition from writing simple scripts to designing complex, modular programs that solve real-world problems. The course emphasizes "learning by doing," where you will tackle advanced logic, data manipulation, and software design through hands-on, project-based learning. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to build sophisticated applications and a portfolio of work that demonstrates your growth as a programmer.

Key Topics

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Learn to organize code using classes and objects to create reusable and scalable software components.

• Advanced Data Structures: Move beyond basic lists to master tuples, sets, and nested dictionaries for complex data management.

• File I/O & Data Persistence: Learn how to read from and write to external files, allowing your programs to save and load information.

• API Integration: Explore how to connect your programs to the internet to pull live data from external sources.

• Software Debugging & Optimization: Develop professional-grade troubleshooting skills to identify bottlenecks and refine your code for efficiency.

Primary Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply Object-Oriented principles to create organized, professional-grade Python code.

• Develop applications that interact with external data and file systems.

• Collaborate on larger coding projects using industry-standard logic and documentation.

• Analyze and optimize algorithms for better performance and readability.