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Detailed Python Basics Guide

The Python Basics Guide introduces Python as a versatile programming language ideal for various applications, emphasizing its readability and extensive community support. It covers fundamental concepts such as syntax, variables, control flow, functions, data structures, file handling, and working with libraries like NumPy and Pandas. The guide also includes practical exercises and suggests next steps for further learning and project development.

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Detailed Python Basics Guide

The Python Basics Guide introduces Python as a versatile programming language ideal for various applications, emphasizing its readability and extensive community support. It covers fundamental concepts such as syntax, variables, control flow, functions, data structures, file handling, and working with libraries like NumPy and Pandas. The guide also includes practical exercises and suggests next steps for further learning and project development.

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Python Basics Guide

1. Introduction to Python

Python is a high-level programming language known for its readability and versatility. It is widely
used in data science, web development, automation, and finance.

Why use Python?


- Simple and easy to learn
- Huge community support
- Extensive libraries

Installing Python:
Download Python from https://www.python.org and install it.

2. Basic Syntax, Variables, and Data Types

Python uses indentation instead of braces.


Example:
```python
print('Hello, World!')
```

Variables store data:


```python
name = 'Alice'
age = 25
height = 5.8
print(name, age, height)
```

Data Types:
- int (integer)
- float (decimal)
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- str (string)
- bool (True/False)

3. Control Flow (If-Else, Loops)

Python supports conditions and loops:

If-Else:
```python
num = 10
if num > 5:
print('Big number')
else:
print('Small number')
```

For Loop:
```python
for i in range(5):
print(i)
```

While Loop:
```python
x=0
while x < 3:
print(x)
x += 1
```

4. Functions
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Functions help organize reusable code:


```python
def greet(name):
return 'Hello, ' + name
print(greet('Alice'))
```

5. Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries

Lists store multiple values:


```python
fruits = ['Apple', 'Banana', 'Cherry']
print(fruits[0])
```

Tuples (Immutable Lists):


```python
dimensions = (1920, 1080)
print(dimensions[0])
```

Dictionaries store key-value pairs:


```python
person = {'name': 'Alice', 'age': 25}
print(person['name'])
```

6. File Handling

Reading and writing files:


```python
with open('data.txt', 'w') as file:
Python Basics Guide

file.write('Hello, Python!')
```

Reading from a file:


```python
with open('data.txt', 'r') as file:
content = file.read()
print(content)
```

7. Working with Libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)

Libraries make Python powerful.

Install required libraries:


```bash
pip install numpy pandas matplotlib
```

Using Pandas to create a DataFrame:


```python
import pandas as pd
data = {'Name': ['Alice', 'Bob'], 'Age': [25, 30]}
df = pd.DataFrame(data)
print(df)
```

8. Handling CSV and Financial Data with yfinance

Fetching stock data with yfinance:


```python
import yfinance as yf
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stock = yf.Ticker('AAPL')
df = stock.history(period='1mo')
print(df.head())
```

9. Practical Exercises

Try these exercises:

1. Write a function that checks if a number is even or odd.


2. Create a list of numbers from 1 to 10 and print only the even numbers.
3. Write a Python program to count the occurrences of each word in a text file.
4. Fetch stock data for 'TSLA' and plot its closing prices using Matplotlib.
5. Create a dictionary with employee names and salaries, then print salaries above 5000.

10. Next Steps

Where to go from here?


- Practice Python on W3Schools (https://www.w3schools.com/python/)
- Solve coding problems on LeetCode or HackerRank
- Build projects like a to-do list, a web scraper, or a stock analysis tool
- Learn data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) for financial analysis

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