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Python Programming Basics – A Beginner’s Guide

This document serves as a beginner's guide to Python programming, covering installation, basic syntax, variables, data types, conditional statements, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, and error handling. It provides practical examples such as printing output and defining functions. The guide concludes with suggestions for further learning, including classes, file handling, and popular libraries.

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Python Programming Basics – A Beginner’s Guide

This document serves as a beginner's guide to Python programming, covering installation, basic syntax, variables, data types, conditional statements, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, and error handling. It provides practical examples such as printing output and defining functions. The guide concludes with suggestions for further learning, including classes, file handling, and popular libraries.

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Python Programming Basics – A Beginner’s Guide

1. Introduction Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its easy-to-read
syntax and versatility. It is widely used in web development, data science, automation, and more.

2. Installing Python

 Download from https://python.org

 Install an IDE like PyCharm or use an online editor like Replit or Google Colab.

3. Your First Program

print("Hello, World!")

 print() is used to display output.

4. Variables and Data Types

name = "Alice" # String

i = 10 # Integer

pi = 3.14 # Float

is_active = True # Boolean

5. Conditional Statements

if i > 5:

print("Greater than 5")

else:

print("5 or less")

6. Loops

 For loop:

for x in range(5):

print(x)

 While loop:

i=0

while i < 5:

print(i)

i += 1

7. Functions

def greet(name):
return "Hello, " + name

print(greet("Alice"))

8. Lists and Dictionaries

fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]

info = {"name": "Alice", "age": 25}

9. Error Handling

try:

result = 10 / 0

except ZeroDivisionError:

print("You can’t divide by zero!")

10. Next Steps

 Learn about classes and objects.

 Practice file handling and modules.

 Explore libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Flask.

End of Guide

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