Comprehensive Python Guide
Comprehensive Python Guide
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Python
2. Python Basics
3. Control Structures
4. Functions & Modules
5. File Handling
6. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
7. Error Handling
8. Advanced Python Concepts
9. Standard Libraries & Modules
10. Popular Python Libraries
11. Best Practices & Coding Standards
12. Projects & Exercises
13. Conclusion
14. References & Resources
1. Introduction to Python
Python is a high-level, interpreted, general-purpose programming language known for its
readability and simplicity. Created by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991, it supports
multiple programming paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional
programming.
Installing Python
Python Syntax
print("Hello, World!")
2. Python Basics
Variables and Data Types
Operators
Type Conversion
input(), print()
Example:
3. Control Structures
Conditional Statements
Loops
Example:
for i in range(5):
if i == 3:
continue
print(i)
Example:
def greet(name):
return f"Hello, {name}!"
print(greet("Alice"))
Modules
Importing Modules
Built-in Modules (math, random, os, etc.)
Creating & Using Custom Modules
Example:
import math
5. File Handling
Working with Files
Example: