Top 5 Python Projects for Students
Learning Python is great—but building real-world projects takes your skills to the next level. Here are my top 5 project ideas that helped me grow as a developer:
1. AI Chatbot
Create a chatbot using NLTK/OpenAI API + GUI (Tkinter). Perfect for learning NLP and API integration.
2. QR Code Attendance System
Use OpenCV + MySQL + Tkinter for scanning and tracking attendance. Great for learning computer vision.
3. Personal Expense Tracker
Track your spending with PyQt + SQLite + chart plotting. Learn GUI development and data visualization.
4. Weather Forecast App
Fetch real-time data with JS + OpenWeather API. Master API consumption and data handling.
5. File Organizer Script
Automatically move files into categorized folders. Perfect for learning file system operations.
Pro Tip
Keep these projects on GitHub with good README files and host demo videos/screenshots. This will make your portfolio stand out!