Getting Started with Python Programming

INTRODUCTION

  Getting Started with Python Programming

To Get Started with Python
Let's first finish the installation steps. Here's a basic guide to set up Python on your system.

Install Python
Before starting this Python course, you need to install Python on your computer. Follow these steps:

Download Python
Go to the official Python website at https://www.python.org/. On the homepage, you will see a "Downloads" section. Click on the "Download Python" button.


Choose the Version
You will be directed to a page where you can choose the version of Python you want to download. Python usually has two main versions available: Python 3. Python 3 is the recommended version. Click on the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Add Python to PATH (Optional)
On Windows, you may be given the option to add Python to your system's PATH environment variable. This makes it easier to run Python from the command line. If you're not sure, it's usually safe to select this option.

Install Python
Click the "Install Now" button to begin the installation. The installer will copy the necessary files to your computer.

Verify the Installation
After the installation is complete, you can verify if Python was installed correctly by opening cmd (on Windows) or terminal (on macOS or Linux). Type:

python --version

This should display the version of Python you installed.


Step By Step Installation Guide:

    Install Python on Windows
    Install Python on Linux
    Install Python on macOS

That's it! Python should now be installed on your computer, and you're ready to start using Python.

Create and Run Your First Python Program on Terminal
Once you have Python installed, you can run your first program by following these steps:


    Open a text editor (e.g., Notepad on Windows, TextEdit on macOS, or any code editor like VS Code, PyCharm, etc.).
    Copy the code below and paste it into the text editor.


print('Hello World')


    Save the file with a .py extension (e.g., Hello.py).
    Open the terminal.
    Run the program by pressing Enter.




You should see the output "Hello World" printed in the terminal.

Congratulations!
You have executed your first Python code.