If you’re new to Python—or returning to the basics—this is the right place to start. These beginner Python challenges focus on core concepts you’ll use constantly in real-world code: strings, lists, dictionaries, loops, and simple logic.
Each challenge is short, practical, and designed to help you learn Python by solving real problems, not memorizing syntax.
What You’ll Practice
By completing the beginner challenges, you’ll build confidence with:
- Working with strings and text
- Basic list and dictionary operations
- Writing simple functions
- Filtering and transforming data
- Thinking through small problems step by step
No advanced libraries. No hidden tricks. Just solid Python fundamentals.
How the Beginner Challenges Work
Each beginner challenge includes:
- A clear problem statement
- Example inputs and expected outputs
- Starter code to get you moving
- A clean reference solution
- Simple explanations so you understand why it works
Most challenges take 10–15 minutes to complete.
Beginner Challenge List
Below is the current set of beginner-level challenges.
We recommend completing them in order, but you can jump around if you prefer.
Beginner Challenges
- Reverse a String Safely
Learn basic string manipulation and edge-case handling. - Count Words in a Sentence
Practice splitting text and working with whitespace. - Find the Largest Number in a List
Work with lists and basic comparisons. - Count Character Frequency
Build a dictionary from text data—an essential Python skill. - Filter Even Numbers
Use conditions and list comprehensions to clean data. - Even or Odd (With Input Validation)
Check If a Number Is Even or Odd - Sum Numbers in a List
Calculates the sum of all numbers in a list. - Remove Duplicates from a List
Removes duplicate values from a list while preserving the original order - Find the Second Largest Number in a List
Returns the second largest number in a list of numbers. - Check If a String Is a Palindrome
Check If a String Is a Palindrome. - Merge Two Dictionaries (Safely)
Merge two dictionaries into a new dictionary. - Count the Items in a List
Counts how many times each item appears in a list
(More beginner challenges will be added regularly.)
Recommended Path
If you’re completely new to Python:
- Start with Challenge 1
- Complete one challenge per day
- Type the solution yourself before viewing the reference answer
- Revisit challenges after a week to reinforce learning
Once you complete all beginner challenges, move on to Intermediate Challenges, where problems become more realistic and multi-step.
Ready to start coding?
Begin with your first beginner challenge and build real Python skills—one problem at a time.
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