Python Learning Roadmap
A structured roadmap for an average learner to master Python programming. This plan assumes
consistent daily practice and covers essential topics step by step.
Python Learning Roadmap (3-6 Months)
Month 1: Python Basics (4-6 Weeks)
Week 1: Introduction & Setup
• Install Python & IDE (VS Code, PyCharm, Jupyter Notebook)
• Learn basic syntax, variables, and data types
Week 2: Control Flow & Loops
• Conditional statements (if-else)
• Loops (for, while)
• Logical & comparison operators
Week 3: Functions & Modular Programming
• Writing functions (def)
• Function arguments & return values
• Understanding scope (global, local)
Week 4: Data Structures
• Lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets
• String manipulation
• List comprehensions
Month 2: Intermediate Python (4 Weeks)
Week 5: File Handling & Exception Handling
• Reading/writing files (open(), with)
• Handling errors (try-except)
Week 6: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Classes & objects
• Inheritance & polymorphism
Week 7: Modules & Libraries
• Importing modules (math, random, datetime)
• Using external libraries (numpy, pandas)
Week 8: Debugging & Best Practices
• Debugging techniques
• Writing clean, efficient code
Month 3: Problem Solving & Projects (4 Weeks)
Week 9: Algorithmic Thinking
• Sorting & searching algorithms
• Recursion basics
Week 10: Data Structures & Logic Building
• Stacks, queues, linked lists (basic understanding)
• Solving coding challenges
Week 11: Mini Projects
• Build a calculator, password generator, or to-do list
Week 12: APIs & Web Scraping
• Making API requests (requests library)
• Scraping websites (BeautifulSoup)
Month 4-6: Advanced Topics & Specialization
Month 4: Database & Web Development
• SQL basics & connecting Python to databases
• Flask/Django for web development
Month 5: Data Science & Automation
• Pandas & NumPy for data analysis
• Automating tasks with Python
Month 6: Machine Learning & Deployment
• Introduction to ML (scikit-learn)
• Deploying Python applications
Time Required
• Daily Practice: 1-2 hours
• Total Duration: 3-6 months (depends on pace)
• Projects & Challenges: Weekly practice
Resources
• GeeksforGeeks Python Roadmap
• Roadmap.sh Python Guide
• Python 30-Day Learning Plan
