Programming Language Overview: Python

Python Learning Guide: From Basics to Proficiency

Introduction

Python is one of the most popular programming languages due to its simplicity and versatility. Whether you want to analyze data, automate tasks, or build applications, Python provides the tools you need. This guide is designed to provide a quick overview of the fundamentals of python. More advanced skills can be built upon what you will acquire here. As you work through the below, make sure you are typing out each line of code, it helps significantly with the learning process in programming when you train your brain to write code and not just copy and paste it.

1. Getting Started with Python

Installing Python and Setting Up

Before writing Python code, you need to install Python on your computer. You can download it from python.org, or the scientific kit Anaconda, and follow the installation instructions.

To check if Python is installed, open your terminal (Command Prompt or Terminal) and type:

python — version

If you see a version number, Python is installed correctly.

Why this matters: Setting up Python correctly ensures that you can write and run programs without…