Week 2 of 43
Foundation
WEEK 2 LEARNING MODULE
Python Fundamentals, Conditionals, Loops & Functions
Covers essential Python programming mechanics including conditional logic, iteration with for/while loops, function definitions, and anonymous lambda expressions.
5 Practice Problems4 Core ConceptsVerified Curriculum: high Confidence
What You'll Learn
- ✓Master Python conditionals (if-elif-else) and loop structures (for, while).
- ✓Define modular functions and write concise one-line lambda functions.
- ✓Solve foundational algorithmic problems on LeetCode and HackerRank using basic control flow.
- ✓Follow structured solution submission formats using hashtags and markdown code blocks.
Core Concepts
Conditionals & Control Flow
Branching execution paths using if, elif, and else statements.
Loops & Iteration
Iterating over sequences and ranges using for and while loops.
Functions & Lambda Expressions
Declaring standard functions with def and anonymous inline functions with lambda.
Common Prefix Matching
Comparing strings character by character across an array to find common initial substrings.
Algorithms Covered
String Prefix MatchingModular Exponentiation
Data Structures Applied
StringsIntegers
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