# **Extensive Python Documentation for Beginners**

## **Table of Contents**

1. [Introduction to Python](#1-introduction-to-python)

2. [Setting Up Python](#2-setting-up-python)

- [Installing Python](#installing-python)

- [Choosing an IDE/Code Editor](#choosing-an-idecode-editor)

3. [Python Basics](#3-python-basics)

- [Hello World](#hello-world)

- [Variables and Data Types](#variables-and-data-types)

- [Operators](#operators)

- [Input and Output](#input-and-output)

4. [Control Structures](#4-control-structures)

- [Conditional Statements](#conditional-statements)

- [Loops](#loops)

5. [Functions](#5-functions)

6. [Data Structures](#6-data-structures)

- [Lists](#lists)

- [Tuples](#tuples)

- [Dictionaries](#dictionaries)

- [Sets](#sets)

7. [File Handling](#7-file-handling)

8. [Error Handling](#8-error-handling)

9. [Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)](#9-object-oriented-programming-oop)

10. [Modules and Packages](#10-modules-and-packages)

11. [Next Steps](#11-next-steps)

## **1. Introduction to Python**

Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language known for its
simplicity and readability. It supports multiple programming paradigms, including procedural,
object-oriented, and functional programming.

**Key Features:**

- Easy to learn and use

- Cross-platform compatibility

- Extensive standard library

- Dynamically typed

- Large community support

**Use Cases:**

- Web Development (Django, Flask)

- Data Science & Machine Learning (NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow)

- Automation & Scripting

- Game Development (Pygame)

- Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

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## **2. Setting Up Python**

### **Installing Python**

2. **Run Installer**: Follow the installation steps (ensure "Add Python to PATH" is checked).

3. **Verify Installation**: Open a terminal/cmd and type:

```sh

python --version

```

or (for Python 3.x)

```sh

python3 --version

```

### **Choosing an IDE/Code Editor**

- **IDLE** (Built-in Python IDE)

- **VS Code** (Lightweight, extensible)

- **PyCharm** (Powerful IDE for Python)

- **Jupyter Notebook** (Great for Data Science)

- **Sublime Text / Atom** (Lightweight editors)

---

## **3. Python Basics**

### **Hello World**

```python

print("Hello, World!")

```
Run this in a Python interpreter or save it as `hello.py` and execute:

```sh

python hello.py

```

### **Variables and Data Types**

Python supports:

- **Integers (`int`)** – `x = 10`

- **Floats (`float`)** – `y = 3.14`

- **Strings (`str`)** – `name = "Alice"`

- **Booleans (`bool`)** – `is_valid = True`

- **Lists (`list`)** – `numbers = [1, 2, 3]`

- **Tuples (`tuple`)** – `coordinates = (4, 5)`

- **Dictionaries (`dict`)** – `person = {"name": "Bob", "age": 25}`

- **Sets (`set`)** – `unique_numbers = {1, 2, 3}`

### **Operators**

- **Arithmetic**: `+`, `-`, `*`, `/`, `%`, `**` (exponent), `//` (floor division)

- **Comparison**: `==`, `!=`, `>`, `<`, `>=`, `<=`

- **Logical**: `and`, `or`, `not`

- **Assignment**: `=`, `+=`, `-=`, `*=`, `/=`

### **Input and Output**

```python

name = input("Enter your name: ")

print(f"Hello, {name}!")
```

---

## **4. Control Structures**

### **Conditional Statements**

```python

age = 18

if age >= 18:

print("Adult")

elif age >= 13:

print("Teen")

else:

print("Child")

```

### **Loops**

- **`for` Loop**:

```python

for i in range(5): # 0 to 4

print(i)

```

- **`while` Loop**:

```python

count = 0
 while count < 5:

print(count)

count += 1

```

---

## **5. Functions**

```python

def greet(name):

return f"Hello, {name}!"

print(greet("Alice"))

```

**Lambda (Anonymous) Functions:**

```python

square = lambda x: x * x

print(square(5)) # Output: 25

```

---

## **6. Data Structures**

### **Lists**
```python

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

fruits.append("orange")

print(fruits[1]) # Output: banana

```

### **Tuples** (Immutable)

```python

point = (3, 4)

x, y = point # Unpacking

```

### **Dictionaries** (Key-Value Pairs)

```python

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

print(person["name"]) # Output: Alice

```

### **Sets** (Unique Elements)

```python

unique_numbers = {1, 2, 2, 3}

print(unique_numbers) # Output: {1, 2, 3}

```

---
## **7. File Handling**

```python

# Writing to a file

with open("example.txt", "w") as file:

file.write("Hello, File!")

# Reading from a file

with open("example.txt", "r") as file:

content = file.read()

print(content)

```

---

## **8. Error Handling**

```python

try:

result = 10 / 0

except ZeroDivisionError:

print("Cannot divide by zero!")

finally:

print("Execution complete.")

```

---
## **9. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)**

```python

class Dog:

def __init__(self, name):

self.name = name

def bark(self):

print(f"{self.name} says Woof!")

dog = Dog("Buddy")

dog.bark()

```

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## **10. Modules and Packages**

- **Importing Modules**:

```python

import math

print(math.sqrt(16)) # Output: 4.0

```

- **Creating a Module**: Save functions in a `.py` file and import them.

- **Installing External Packages**:

```sh

pip install numpy pandas

```
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## **11. Next Steps**

- **Practice**: Solve problems on [LeetCode](https://leetcode.com/),

- **Projects**: Build a calculator, to-do app, or web scraper.

- **Explore Libraries**:

- **Web Dev**: Flask, Django

- **Data Science**: NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib

- **Automation**: Selenium, BeautifulSoup

- **Join Communities**: [Python Discord](https://discord.gg/python), [Stack

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### **Conclusion**

Python is a versatile language suitable for beginners and professionals alike. This guide covers
the fundamentals, but continuous practice and project-building will solidify your skills. Happy
coding! 🚀🐍