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Coding - Python Lesson 1

This document is a beginner's guide to Python programming, covering its basics, syntax, and fundamental concepts. It introduces Python's features, installation process, and key programming constructs such as variables, data types, control flow, functions, and error handling. The guide includes examples and review questions to reinforce learning.

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Coding - Python Lesson 1

This document is a beginner's guide to Python programming, covering its basics, syntax, and fundamental concepts. It introduces Python's features, installation process, and key programming constructs such as variables, data types, control flow, functions, and error handling. The guide includes examples and review questions to reinforce learning.

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Beginner's Guide to Python Programming

Python is a widely used programming language known for its simplicity


and readability. This lesson will introduce you to the basics of Python,
providing clear explanations and examples to help you get started.

---

## **Lesson 1: Introduction to Python**

### **What is Python?**

Python is a high-level programming language used for web development,


data analysis, artificial intelligence, automation, and more. It is popular
because:

- It has a clean and easy-to-read syntax.

- It supports multiple programming paradigms (procedural, object-


oriented, and functional).

- It has a vast collection of libraries and frameworks.

### **Setting Up Python**

Before writing Python code, ensure Python is installed on your computer:

1. Download Python from [python.org](https://www.python.org/).

2. Follow the installation instructions.

3. Open a terminal or command prompt and type `python --version` to


check installation.

You can write Python code in:

- **Interactive Mode**: Type `python` in the terminal to enter an


interactive shell.

- **Script Mode**: Write code in a file with a `.py` extension and run it.

---
## **Lesson 2: Python Syntax and Basics**

### **Printing Output**

Python uses the `print()` function to display text:

```python

print("Hello, world!")

```

Output:

```

Hello, world!

```

### **Variables and Data Types**

Variables store data, and Python automatically determines their type:

```python

name = "Alice" # String

age = 25 # Integer

height = 5.7 # Float

is_student = True # Boolean

```

### **User Input**

You can take input from users using `input()`:

```python

user_name = input("Enter your name: ")

print("Hello, " + user_name + "!")


```

---

## **Lesson 3: Operators and Control Flow**

### **Arithmetic Operators**

Python supports basic arithmetic operations:

```python

x = 10

y=3

print(x + y) # Addition

print(x - y) # Subtraction

print(x * y) # Multiplication

print(x / y) # Division

print(x % y) # Modulus

```

### **Conditional Statements**

Python uses `if`, `elif`, and `else` for decision-making:

```python

age = int(input("Enter your age: "))

if age >= 18:

print("You are an adult.")

elif age > 12:

print("You are a teenager.")

else:
print("You are a child.")

```

### **Loops**

Loops help execute repeated tasks:

- **For loop** (iterates over a sequence):

```python

for i in range(5):

print("Iteration:", i)

```

- **While loop** (runs as long as a condition is true):

```python

count = 0

while count < 5:

print("Count:", count)

count += 1

```

---

## **Lesson 4: Functions and Lists**

### **Defining Functions**

Functions allow code reuse and better structure:

```python

def greet(name):
print("Hello,", name)

greet("Alice")

```

### **Lists**

Lists store multiple values:

```python

fruits = ["Apple", "Banana", "Cherry"]

print(fruits[0]) # Accessing elements

fruits.append("Orange") # Adding an element

print(fruits)

```

---

## **Lesson 5: Dictionaries and Error Handling**

### **Dictionaries**

Dictionaries store key-value pairs:

```python

person = {"name": "Alice", "age": 25, "city": "New York"}

print(person["name"])

```

### **Handling Errors**

Use `try` and `except` to prevent crashes:


```python

try:

num = int(input("Enter a number: "))

print("You entered:", num)

except ValueError:

print("Invalid input! Please enter a number.")

```

---

## **Review Questions**

1. What are the advantages of using Python?

2. How do you print text in Python?

3. What function is used to get user input?

4. What are conditional statements used for?

5. Name two types of loops in Python and give examples.

6. How do you define a function in Python?

7. What is the difference between lists and dictionaries?

8. What keyword is used for error handling?

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