Introduction to Python

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Introduction to Python

Introduction to Python

1. First Acquaintance with Python

The Very First Steps in Python How to Use Comments for Readability Perform Simple Math in Python Handle More Challenging Math in Python Bringing Python Fundamentals Together

2. Variables and Types in Python

How to Store Numbers in Python Python Naming Rules for Variables How to Work with Variables in Python Data Types in Python Challenge: Converting Kilometers to Miles Store Text with Strings in Python String Indexing in Python Negative Indexing and String Length in Python String Slicing in Python Challenge: Retrieving Letters from String String Concatenation in Python

3. Conditional Statements in Python

Boolean Data Type in Python Challenge: Working with Comparison Operators How to Combine Conditions in Python Challenge: Working with Logical Operators Membership Operators and Type Comparisons in Python How to Use if/else Expressions in Python Challenge: Running a Grocery Store Challenge: Creating Odd and Even Logic if/elif/else Expressions Challenge: Running Grocery Store Extended Challenge: Weather Adviser

4. Other Data Types in Python

Python Lists Common List Methods in Python Challenge: Updating List Nested Lists in Python Challenge: Retrieving Information from Nested List Python Tuples Common Tuple Methods in Python Challenge: Updating Tuple Nested Tuples in Python Challenge: Retrieving Information from Nested Tuple Python Dictionaries Challenge: Creating Dictionary Common Dictionary Methods in Python Challenge: Updating Dictionary

5. Loops in Python

Explore the while Loop in Python Challenge: Working with the While Loop Explore the for Loop in Python Challenge: Working with the For Loop Range Function in Python Challenge: Using the Range Function How to Iterate Over Indexes in Python Explore Nested Loops in Python

6. Functions in Python

Built-in Functions in Python Challenge: Converting Heights How to Create Functions in Pythons Challenge: Writing First Function Use of if/else Statements in Python Functions Challenge: Identifying Positive Values Functions Without Return in Python Challenge: Creating Logging Function Modifying Functions in Python Challenge: Updating Logic of the Function Lambda Functions in Python Challenge: Creating Lambda Function

The Very First Steps in Python

Programming is the process of giving instructions to a computer to perform tasks, and Python is a popular language known for its simplicity and versatility. Let’s explore what makes Python unique.

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language. High-level languages use abstract syntax that is easy for humans to understand but cannot be directly interpreted by machines.

Let's dive in and print your first message using Python. Use the print() function for this. When you want to print specific text, just wrap it in quotation marks, like "..." or '...'. If you don't, Python will assume you're referring to a variable.


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print("Some message")

Task

Swipe to start coding

Print "Hello world!" in the console.
Use the print statement.

Solution

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Section 1. Chapter 1

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The Very First Steps in Python

Programming is the process of giving instructions to a computer to perform tasks, and Python is a popular language known for its simplicity and versatility. Let’s explore what makes Python unique.

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language. High-level languages use abstract syntax that is easy for humans to understand but cannot be directly interpreted by machines.

Let's dive in and print your first message using Python. Use the print() function for this. When you want to print specific text, just wrap it in quotation marks, like "..." or '...'. If you don't, Python will assume you're referring to a variable.


              1
            
print("Some message")

Task

Swipe to start coding

Print "Hello world!" in the console.
Use the print statement.

Solution

Switch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below

Everything was clear?

Thanks for your feedback!

Section 1. Chapter 1

Switch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below

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