Tutorial 2: Introduction to Python Programming

Introduction

Python is a popular programming language known for its simplicity and readability. In this
tutorial, we will cover the basics of Python programming.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Set Up Your Environment

o Install Python from python.org.
o Install a text editor like Visual Studio Code or an IDE like PyCharm.
2. Write Your First Python Program
o Create a new file named hello.py and add the following code:

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print("Hello, world!")

3. Run Your Program

o Open a terminal or command prompt, navigate to the folder containing
hello.py, and run the following command:

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python hello.py

4. Basic Python Syntax

o Variables and Data Types:

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x = 5
y = "Hello"
z = 3.14

o Control Structures:

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if x > 0:
print("x is positive")
else:
print("x is not positive")

o Loops:

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for i in range(5):
print(i)

5. Functions
o Define and call a function:
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def greet(name):
return f"Hello, {name}"

print(greet("Alice"))