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Python Tutorial

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its readability, simplicity, and versatility. It is widely used in web development, data science, automation, artificial intelligence, and more.

1. Installing Python​

Download Python​

  1. Go to the Python website.
  2. Download and install the latest version based on your operating system.

Verifying Installation​

After installation, verify it in the terminal:

python --version

Or, depending on the system:

python3 --version

2. Writing Your First Python Program​

Create a new file called hello.py:

print("Hello, Python!")

Run the program:

python hello.py

3. Basic Syntax and Variables​

Variables​

Variables in Python are dynamically typed.

name = "Alice"       # String
age = 25             # Integer
height = 5.8         # Float
is_student = True    # Boolean

Comments​

Use # for single-line comments and ''' for multi-line comments.

# This is a comment
''' This is
a multi-line
comment '''

4. Control Flow​

Conditional Statements​

age = 18
if age >= 18:
    print("You are an adult.")
else:
    print("You are a minor.")

Loops​

For Loop​

for i in range(5):
    print(i)

While Loop​

i = 0
while i < 5:
    print(i)
    i += 1

5. Functions​

Functions in Python are defined using the def keyword.

Example Function​

def greet(name="Guest"):
    print(f"Hello, {name}!")

greet("Alice")

Returning Values​

def add(a, b):
    return a + b

result = add(3, 5)
print(result)

6. Data Structures​

Python has several built-in data structures, including lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries.

List​

fruits = ["Apple", "Banana", "Orange"]
fruits.append("Grapes")
print(fruits[0])

Dictionary​

person = {"name": "Alice", "age": 30}
print(person["name"])

Set​

unique_numbers = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
unique_numbers.add(6)

7. Classes and Objects​

Python is an object-oriented language and supports classes and inheritance.

Defining a Class​

class Person:
    def __init__(self, name, age):
        self.name = name
        self.age = age

    def greet(self):
        print(f"Hello, my name is {self.name}")

person = Person("Alice", 30)
person.greet()

8. File Handling​

Python allows easy reading and writing of files.

Writing to a File​

with open("sample.txt", "w") as file:
    file.write("Hello, file!")

Reading from a File​

with open("sample.txt", "r") as file:
    content = file.read()
    print(content)

9. Exception Handling​

Exceptions are handled using try, except, and finally.

Example​

try:
    result = 10 / 0
except ZeroDivisionError:
    print("Cannot divide by zero")
finally:
    print("Execution finished")

10. Modules and Packages​

Modules are Python files containing code, while packages are directories containing multiple modules.

Importing Modules​

import math
print(math.sqrt(16))

Creating a Custom Module​

Create a file called my_module.py:

def greet(name):
    return f"Hello, {name}!"

Import and use the module in another file:

import my_module
print(my_module.greet("Alice"))

Summary​

This tutorial covered:

  1. Installing Python and writing a simple program.
  2. Working with variables, control flow, and functions.
  3. Creating and using data structures like lists and dictionaries.
  4. Object-oriented programming with classes and objects.
  5. File handling and exception handling for robust code.

Python is a versatile and beginner-friendly language, suitable for a wide range of applications from web development to data science.

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