🐍 Python Learning Journey - FreeCodeCamp

This repository documents my progress in the Python Scientific Computing Certification. I focus on writing clean code, documenting steps, and building practical projects.

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🛠️ Tools & Principles

• Environment: Linux Mint & VS Code.
• Format: Jupyter Notebooks (.ipynb) for interactive learning.
• Data Philosophy: I believe in data continuity and efficient resource management.
• Automation: Using CopyQ for efficient mouse-based workflow and less keyboard strain.

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📚 Detailed Curriculum & Navigation

Each notebook below covers a specific unit of the Python Basics curriculum:

📑 Python Basics Journey

Path	Topic	Key Concepts	Status
01_data_types	Variables	Types, ID, and Memory	✅
02_strings_basics	Strings	Methods & Manipulation	✅
03_numbers_and_math	Math	Operators & Expressions	✅
04_booleans_and_logic	Logic	Conditionals & Comparison	✅
05_functions_and_scope	Functions	Scope, Parameters & Returns	✅
06_caesar_cipher	Project	Encryption & Modulo %	✅
07_report_printer	Project	f-strings & Text Alignment	✅
08_rpg_character	Lab	Data Structures & Variables	🔄 In Progress
Loops and Sequences	Next Module	Iteration & Lists	⏳ Next

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🚀 Featured Projects

🛡️ 1. Caesar Cipher Tool

A security-focused project where I implemented a shift cipher.

• Learned: How to use the modulo operator % to ensure character rotation stays within the alphabet bounds.

📊 2. Report Card Printer

A formatting project to generate professional academic reports.

• Learned: Advanced f-string techniques for perfect text alignment and table creation.

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📈 Future Goals

• Complete the "RPG Character" project.
• Move to "Loops and Sequences" module.
• Apply Python skills to data-driven currency concepts.

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Last updated: January 2026