Programming Initiative

Why Python? Python has become the fastest-growing programming language in the world. It has a very simple & natural syntax. Python was created by Guido van Rossum in the 1980 and ever since its community has grown from developers ranging from beginner to expert levels. Python is used for scientific computing, data science, and machine learning.

There is no prerequisite for this course.

We will start the course with the basics of programming in Python – syntax, operators, loops (for & while), control flow (if/else), arrays, functions, etc. We will learn about handling files – reading and writing data in the files. We will also learn about drawing plots using python.

During the course of the project, participants will also build a project using Python.

One may ask, why C++? Many of today’s most influential technologies are built with C++ at companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. While C, created by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie in 1972, offered speed and low-level control, it lacked support for classes and objects. C++—introduced by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1983—preserved C’s efficiency while adding powerful high-level features, making it one of the most versatile programming languages in use today.

This course requires no prerequisites. We begin with basic syntax and quickly move into hands-on programming. Topics include data types, structs, initialization and references, methods, classes, and operators. By the end of the course, participants will have developed core programming logic and the ability to create simple applications in C++.

This course offers a clear and accessible introduction to one of the core foundations of computer science. With no prerequisites, students begin by learning Big-O notation and essential data structures such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, and trees. They then explore key algorithms—including sorting, searching, recursion, and basic graph traversal—through guided explanations and hands-on coding exercises that build strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Throughout the course, students connect theory to practice, seeing how these tools shape real-world software and AI systems. The program concludes with a capstone project that allows participants to apply algorithms and data structures to design a functional, real-world solution.

Why learn Java? As one of the most widely used programming languages, Java powers Android apps, web platforms, and large-scale systems at companies like Google, Amazon, and Netflix. Created by James Gosling in 1995, Java was built on the idea of write once, run anywhere, offering reliability, security, and platform independence.

This course requires no prior experience. Students begin with Java’s basic syntax and gradually learn key concepts such as data types, loops, conditionals, arrays, methods, classes, and objects. Each session includes hands-on coding to build strong logic and problem-solving skills.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to write structured Java programs and create simple applications using object-oriented principles.