Engaging Databases and Web Development lessons

The Tutor guided the Student through building a Python game featuring multiple actors, specifically a bee chasing a flower. They covered concepts like actor movement, collision detection, scoring, and random object placement. The student was encouraged to practice by modifying sprites and game controls.

The student and tutor worked on developing a Pygame project, an "alien shoot" game, focusing on integrating sprites (images) and handling mouse input. They practiced coding fundamental game mechanics like movement and collision detection, and the tutor provided guidance on project structure and debugging. The student was encouraged to continue practicing by modifying the game and experimenting with new sprites.

The Tutor and Student worked on developing a "Dodge Block" game using Pygame in Python. They troubleshooted Python interpreter issues to get Pygame working and implemented the game's core mechanics, including player movement and block collision. The student was assigned homework to modify the game's graphics and scoring.

The student and tutor began by addressing environment setup issues for Pygame, involving Python version compatibility and installation. They then transitioned to introducing a fundamental Pygame project, a simple square-moving game, with plans to complete and further explore Pygame concepts in subsequent sessions.

The session introduced the concept of tuples in Python, contrasting them with lists and emphasizing their immutability. The student practiced converting a program from using lists to using tuples, encountering challenges with the concept of immutability. The student was assigned homework to revise Python concepts and complete the tuple conversion exercise, preparing for a comprehensive revision session in the next class.

The Student learned about Python lists, including their creation, indexing, and manipulation using loops and the `append()` function. The Student completed two mini-projects involving list creation and data analysis. The Tutor assigned homework to research additional list functions and to further practice list manipulation by customizing one of the projects.