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This document is a beginner's guide to getting started with Python, covering installation, setting up a code editor, and writing a simple program. It introduces basic Python concepts such as variables, loops, and functions, and provides useful resources for further learning. Additionally, it encourages practice through small project ideas to enhance coding skills.

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Getting_Started_with_Python

This document is a beginner's guide to getting started with Python, covering installation, setting up a code editor, and writing a simple program. It introduces basic Python concepts such as variables, loops, and functions, and provides useful resources for further learning. Additionally, it encourages practice through small project ideas to enhance coding skills.

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Getting Started with Python: A Beginner's Guide

1. Introduction to Python
Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity
and readability. It is widely used in web development, data analysis, artificial
intelligence, scientific computing, and automation.

2. Installing Python
To get started with Python, you need to install it on your computer.
- Go to the official website: https://www.python.org
- Download the latest version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Run the installer and make sure to check the option 'Add Python to PATH' during
installation.

3. Setting Up a Code Editor


You can write Python code in any text editor, but using an IDE (Integrated
Development Environment) can make coding easier.
Recommended options:
- VS Code (https://code.visualstudio.com)
- PyCharm (https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/)

4. Writing Your First Python Program


Once installed, you can write your first Python program.
Example:

print("Hello, world!")

Save the file with a .py extension and run it using the command:
python filename.py

5. Basic Python Concepts


Learn the following fundamental concepts:
- Variables and Data Types
- Operators
- Conditional Statements (if, elif, else)
- Loops (for, while)
- Functions
- Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Sets
6. Useful Resources
Here are some resources to continue learning:
- Official Python Documentation: https://docs.python.org/3/
- W3Schools Python Tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/python/
- Real Python: https://realpython.com/

7. Practice and Projects


Practice is key to learning any programming language. Try building small projects
like:
- A calculator
- A to-do list
- A number guessing game
- Automating a simple task on your computer

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