Python Fundamentals with Practical Projects

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Learn Python fundamentals and build projects you can actually use: to automate tasks or start a career in tech.

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Python syntax Data structures Control flow Function design PyCharm IDE Debugging Problem-solving Module integration Code execution Type handling Automation

Write clean Python code that works—and understand AI-generated code too
Make smart decisions with if-statements and loops
Write reusable code to save time and avoid mistakes
Organize data in clear and useful ways
Find and fix bugs with real coding tools
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Apply knowledge into practice

You already know the theory. Now it's time to code like you do at work—in a professional IDE, with real project constraints, solving problems that actually matter. Welcome to software engineering as it should be.

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Navigate complexity with surgical precision

Most developers waste months learning random concepts without seeing how they connect. Our interactive Knowledge Map fixes this. It shows exactly how every programming concept relates to others, helping you build a structured mental model of coding.

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Copy the best. Then improve.

Here's what top engineers do that others don't: they study other people's code obsessively. When you get stuck on Hyperskill, you can explore solutions published by other developers. See their exact code. Understand their approach. Learn their tricks.

# 4

Code review that actually makes you better

We stripped code review down to what actually matters: does your solution work? Have you handled the edge cases? Is there a cleaner way to write this? Hyperskill acts like a competent reviewer who actually tests your code. Not genius-level analysis, not architecture debates — just solid feedback on making your code better.

Elevate your engineering mastery through real-world challenges

Master advanced engineering concepts through ambitious projects. Each project deepens your expertise and transforms you from an experienced engineer into an exceptional one.

Bill Splitter

Eating out with friends is fun, but splitting the bill can be tricky. This project helps you develop a Python-based tool to easily divide restaurant bills equally. Input the number of friends and the total bill amount, and the app calculates each person's share. No more awkward calculations or uneven splits!

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Loan Calculator

Personal finance can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be! This project helps you understand loans and mortgages with a handy calculator. Just provide a few details like loan amount, interest rate, and payment terms. The program will calculate key financial parameters, making informed decisions easier. You can determine your monthly payment, the total interest paid, or the loan amount you can afford.
Plus, it's a great way to understand the command-line interface. So, ditch those complex spreadsheets and let our calculator simplify your finances, one calculation at a time. Get ready to become your own financial guru!

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Chatbot with Python

Get started building your own simple chatbot! This project will guide you through creating a console-based assistant in Python that can exchange greetings, take your name, and solve basic math problems.
Learn the basic concepts to bring your friendly, calculating assistant to life. You will learn how to take input from users in your program. You will also learn how to make your programs more interactive with if statements and loops. Discover how to declare functions to structure your program. See Python's power and simplicity at work in an interactive project.

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Topics covered by this course

Working with data

13 topics

Basics

11 topics

Control flow

10 topics

Code quality

4 topics

Fundamentals

3 topics

Additional instruments

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JetBrains Academy is a part of JetBrains, a global software company specializing in the creation of intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software developers and teams. With years of expertise in software development and education, JetBrains Academy empowers more than a million people worldwide to learn and teach computer science, and help organizations inspire their teams to reach their goals in tech. Professional development tools play a big role in computer science education. This is why JetBrains Academy courses offer integration with JetBrains IDEs. This integration assists learners in getting experience with real development processes to streamline their learning curve at future work.

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Srinivasa Gudi

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This course helped me understand the fundamentals of python while keeping everything simple

Vlad Costin Postoroancă

1 month ago

Great for building general knowledge of the Python language, simple and useful especially if you are learning with prior knowledge of another programming language.

Vakhtang Tivadze

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It's a very cool course for the starting point of learning Python.

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