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Measure your current Python knowledge before beginning formal study. Take a short beginner-friendly quiz or coding challenge covering syntax recognition, variables, and simple logic, and note whether you can already read or write any working Python code. Record results so later progress can be compared against a clear baseline.

Build your beginner foundation by learning Python setup, running scripts, print statements, comments, variables, basic data types, and simple operators. The objective is to become comfortable writing and executing short snippets without relying entirely on copied examples.

Work through if/else statements, comparison logic, boolean expressions, and basic for and while loops. Apply these concepts in small exercises such as number checks, menu options, and simple repetition tasks so you can control program behavior with confidence.

Use print and input together to create short interactive scripts such as a tip calculator, age checker, or unit converter. Focus on reading user input, converting types safely, and combining conditions and arithmetic into complete beginner programs.

Stretch beyond the basics by learning how to store and retrieve grouped data with lists and dictionaries. Create practice exercises that add, update, loop through, and search values so you can begin organizing information in realistic Python programs.

Develop stronger problem-solving skills by tracing longer beginner scripts with multiple variables, conditions, loops, and data containers. Practice reading error messages, using print-based debugging, and fixing logic mistakes so you can independently correct broken code.

Evaluate whether you are ready to move past beginner material. Solve a small set of questions or coding prompts that require variables, input/output, control flow, loops, and simple data handling, then identify any weak topics that need review before advancing.

Capture your current progress after finishing the basics milestone. Compare your new quiz score, coding comfort, and ability to complete short scripts against your original baseline, and note specific improvements such as faster debugging or writing programs with less guidance.

Study Python’s main built-in collections in depth: lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries. Practice choosing the right structure for different situations, iterating through them, and transforming data so you can write cleaner and more capable programs.

Learn to define functions with parameters and return values, organize logic into smaller pieces, and use scope appropriately. Build several small utility functions so you move from writing single-use scripts to creating reusable program components.

Practice opening, reading, writing, and appending text files while understanding when to use context managers. The goal is to work with real input and output data rather than only hard-coded values inside simple scripts.

Learn how to use try, except, else, and finally blocks to make programs more reliable. Apply exception handling to user input and file operations so your code can recover gracefully instead of crashing on predictable mistakes.

Build confidence with imports, standard library modules, and splitting code across files. Create a small multi-file program that uses helper functions and at least one built-in module so you begin structuring Python work like a real project.

Learn object-oriented basics by defining classes, creating objects, and using attributes and methods. Model a simple real-world concept such as a bank account, task item, or student record to understand when classes improve code organization.

Take an earlier script and improve it using functions, file handling, modules, error handling, and cleaner structure. This task focuses on moving from raw working code to more maintainable intermediate-level Python that better reflects good practice.

Assess your intermediate readiness with a hands-on checkpoint covering collections, functions, files, exceptions, modules, and basic classes. Use the results to confirm you can build more complete programs before starting portfolio projects.

Choose the first portfolio project and define its features, inputs, outputs, and success criteria. Pick something achievable at your current level, such as a habit tracker, quiz app, or personal finance tool, and break the build into manageable coding components.

Develop your first Python project from start to finish using the core skills you have learned. Include user input, functions, collections, and clear program flow, aiming to produce a complete and usable script rather than isolated exercises.

Design a second project that stretches you slightly beyond the first one while staying realistic for an intermediate learner. Define the problem it solves, identify the Python features it should demonstrate, and outline the program structure before coding.

Create your second portfolio project with stronger structure, better input handling, and more polished logic. Aim to combine multiple intermediate skills in one program, such as file storage, modular code, exception handling, or simple class-based design.

Write concise documentation for both projects, including what each project does, how to run it, and which Python concepts it demonstrates. This turns your work into a usable portfolio artifact and reinforces your understanding of your own code.

Improve both projects by cleaning up variable names, removing duplication, strengthening error handling, and organizing files or functions more clearly. Focus on readability and maintainability so the final portfolio reflects intermediate-level coding habits.

Prepare a final showcase of your two Python projects by explaining the problem solved, the key features, and the concepts used in each one. This can be a written walkthrough, README summary, or short demo script intended to highlight your growth.

Perform a final assessment of your beginner-to-intermediate progress by reviewing both projects against your original goal. Judge whether you can independently build small programs, use intermediate Python concepts appropriately, and identify the next skills to learn after this 8-week plan.