Python Basics for Beginners - Class notes

Python Basics for Beginners


What is Python ?

● Python is a popular programming language. It was created by Guido van Rossum,
and released in 1991.

● Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with
dynamic semantics.

● The most recent major version of Python is Python 3.

● It is used for:
A. web development (server-side),
B. software development,
C. mathematics,
D. system scripting.




Features of Python :

● Python is object-oriented structure supports such concepts as polymorphism,
operation overloading, and multiple inheritance.

● Indentation is one of the greatest feature in Python.

● It's free (open source) : Downloading and installing Python is free and easy Source
code is easily accessible.

● It's powerful -Dynamic typing -Built-in types and tools -Library utilities -Third party
utilities (e.g. Numeric, NumPy, SciPy) -Automatic memory management.

● It's portable -Python runs virtually every major platform used today.



How to program in Python :
Download the latest version in your machine, it’s free.




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, OR Use online Python Compiler :
https://www.onlinegdb.com/online_python_compiler




My first program in Python to print “Hello World” :




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