Scribd
Upload
2 views

Python Basics

The document explains how to start and end Python, detailing the two modes: Interactive Mode for quick testing and Script Mode for writing full programs. It provides instructions for running Python scripts by creating a .py file and executing it in the terminal. Examples are included to illustrate the usage of both modes.

Uploaded by

varshini.penumuch135
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views

Python Basics

The document explains how to start and end Python, detailing the two modes: Interactive Mode for quick testing and Script Mode for writing full programs. It provides instructions for running Python scripts by creating a .py file and executing it in the terminal. Examples are included to illustrate the usage of both modes.

Uploaded by

varshini.penumuch135
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Python basics:

1.1 How to start and end python?

To Start:

On windows:

 Cmd -> type “python” or py -> enter

To End:

 Ctrl + z -> enter / quit() -> enter

1.2 Modes in Python:

2 Modes:

1. Interactive Mode
2. Script Mode

1. Interactive Mode:

 Runs one line at a time.

 Good for quick testing and small calculations.

 Starts when you type python or python3 in the terminal.

 Example:

>>> 5 + 3

This is called Interactive Mode because Python runs each line immediately as you type.

2️. Script Mode:

 Used to write full programs in a file (with .py extension).

 Runs the entire file at once.

 Good for building applications and projects.

 To run a script, save it in a file (example.py) and run:

python example.py

 Example (example.py file):

name = "Varshini"

print("Hello,", name)

Output:

Hello, Varshini

Summary:
 Interactive Mode: For quick testing.
 Script Mode: For real projects and large programs.

How to Run a Python Script?

Instead of typing everything in the terminal, you can write code in a file and run it.

1. Create a file hello.py and write:

print("Hello, Python!")

2. Save it and run it in the terminal:

python hello.py

Output:

Hello, Python!

You might also like