Learn Python:
Easy to start, many uses.
Install a code editor.
Basics:
Store data (numbers, text).
Use if, for and functions.
More Later:
Lists, dictionaries, files.
Practice
● Python is a popular, beginner-friendly programming language.
● It is versatile, used in web development, data science, automation, and more.
2. Setting Up Python
● Install Python from python.org.
● Use a code editor like VS Code or PyCharm.
3. Basic Concepts
● Variables: Containers for storing data (e.g., x = 10, name = 'John').
● Data Types: Common types include integers, floats, strings, and booleans.
○ Example: int, float, str, bool
● Comments: Use # for comments in the code.
4. Control Flow
● Conditional Statements: Use if, elif, and else for decision-making.
Example:
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if x > 5:
print("Greater than 5")
else:
print("Less than or equal to 5")
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● Loops:
○ For Loops: Iterate over sequences (e.g., lists).
○ While Loops: Repeat as long as a condition is true.
Example:
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for item in items:
print(item)
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