Velocity Architecture Academy

Python Zero to Hero

Python for AI-native architects, automation, artefact generation, prompt guardrails, and decision workflows.

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Run the full course

git clone https://github.com/ZenCloudAU/vaf-python-zero-to-hero.git
cd vaf-python-zero-to-hero
python run_all.py
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Each lesson opens the actual Python source file in GitHub. The learner can read it, copy it, run it, and modify it locally.

00

Programming Refresher

Values, variables, output, and simple structure.

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01

Hello Python

Run the first Python file.

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02

Variables and Values

Work with text, numbers, and booleans.

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03

Functions

Create reusable decision instructions.

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04

Lists and Dictionaries

Model collections and structured records.

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05

JSON Models

Read VAF-style data from JSON.

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06

Files and Folders

Write generated architecture outputs.

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07

CSV Data

Read tabular assessment data.

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08

API Basics

Understand API-shaped requests and responses.

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09

Decision Scoring Engine

Score value, risk, readiness, and confidence.

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10

Artefact Generator

Generate a markdown decision summary.

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11

Prompt Guardrails

Assess prompt readiness and review level.

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12

Capstone VAF Automation

Run a full VAF-style automation flow.

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Course outputs

What this course produces

Executable lessons

Thirteen Python lessons that run through python run_all.py.

Generated artefacts

Lessons 06, 10, and 12 write files into the outputs folder.

Architecture automation

The capstone creates a VAF-style automation summary.