Samukelo-Nkosi/fnb_academy

The FNB App Academy is a fully virtual coding and app development program hosted by First National Bank. Designed for aspiring tech entrepreneurs and beginners with zero prior coding experience, it equips participants across Africa with practical skills to build digital solutions and kickstart careers in the tech industry # FNB App Academy 2026 ### _Learning • Building • Growing as a Software Developer_ --- # About the Repository Welcome to my **FNB App Academy Portfolio**. This repository documents my journey through the **FNB App Academy**, where I developed practical software development skills through hands-on projects, coding challenges, and real-world application development. The work contained in this repository demonstrates my understanding of Python programming, object-oriented programming, user interface development with Kivy, API integration, and software design principles. This repository serves as both a learning archive and a portfolio showcasing my progress as an aspiring software developer. --- # Repository Objectives - Learn modern software development principles - Strengthen Python programming skills - Build desktop and mobile applications - Apply Object-Oriented Programming concepts - Develop user interfaces using Kivy - Consume APIs and display live data - Practice problem-solving and debugging - Track learning progress - Showcase completed academy projects --- # FNB App Academy Curriculum | Module | Description | Status | | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | :---------: | | Introduction to Python | Python syntax, variables, input/output, and programming fundamentals | ✅ | | Manipulating Strings | String methods, formatting, slicing, concatenation, and validation | ✅ | | Manipulating Numbers | Arithmetic operations, mathematical functions, and calculations | ✅ | | Storage and Access | Variables, lists, dictionaries, tuples, and data access | ✅ | | Selection of Tasks | Conditional statements using `if`, `elif`, and `else` | ✅ | | Repeatin …