Course 25 - API Python Hacking | Episode 1: GitHub Portfolio Building and Environment Setup

In this lesson, you’ll learn about:

• Building a Professional Portfolio
  • Creating a GitHub account and configuring it for public repositories
  • Initializing repositories specifically for Python projects
  • Uploading and organizing files to showcase practical work for employers
• Setting Up a Windows-Based Technical Workspace
  • Installing Python 3 and verifying it is correctly added to the system PATH
  • Installing Notepad++ for code editing and pinning it for quick access
  • Preparing essential analysis tools:
    • Process Explorer (system monitoring)
    • PsExec (remote execution and administrative tasks)
    • Dependency Walker (PE file structure and reverse engineering)
• Integrating Online and Local Resources
  • Combining GitHub portfolio with local analysis tools for a fully functional workflow
  • Ensuring readiness for practical scripting and system analysis exercises
• Key Outcome
  • A professional online presence plus a configured virtual workspace ready for the course’s technical exercises.