Python is a high-level programming language known for readability and simplicity, making it one of the easiest for beginners.

Created by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991, it has grown into one of the world's most popular languages, used in web development, data analysis, automation, and AI.

This course uses Python 3, the current supported version.

Cursor AI IDE

Cursor is a modern IDE for Python and many other languages. Its main advantage is the integration of AI tools directly into the coding workflow. You can use it both as a classic editor and as an assistant that helps write, refactor, or explain code. Try to use the suggested prompts:

Interface Overview

• Editor window: the main area where you type and edit code;
• Sidebar: access to files, project explorer, and settings;
• Terminal: built-in console for running your scripts;
• AI Panel: a space for chatting with the AI, generating snippets, or asking for explanations.

Useful Features

• Inline AI: Press Cmd + K (Mac) or Ctrl + K (Windows/Linux) to ask AI for code suggestions right inside the editor;
• Chat mode: Open a side panel with Cmd + L or Ctrl + L to talk to the AI about your code;
• Explain code: Highlight a block, then ask the AI to explain what it does;
• Refactor / Optimize: Select code and request improvements, alternative solutions, or performance tweaks;
• Autocomplete: As you type, AI suggests the next line or even full functions.