Python Lesson 1: Basics of Python Programming
1. Introduction to Python
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Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity
and readability.
2. Variables and Data Types
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Variables are used to store data. In Python, you don’t need to declare the type.
Examples:
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name = "Alice" # String
age = 25 # Integer
height = 5.6 # Float
is_student = True # Boolean
print(type(name))
3. Basic Input and Output
To print to the console:
print("Hello, world!")
To get input from the user:
name = input("Enter your name: ")
print("Hello, " + name)
4. Conditionals
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Python uses `if`, `elif`, and `else` for decision making.
Example:
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age = int(input("Enter your age: "))
if age >= 18:
print("You are an adult.")
elif age > 13:
print("You are a teenager.")
else:
print("You are a child.")
5. Loops
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a. While Loop
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count = 0
while count < 5:
print("Count is:", count)
count += 1
b. For Loop
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for i in range(5):
print("i is:", i)
6. Functions
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Functions help organize code into reusable blocks.
Example:
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def greet(name):
print("Hello, " + name + "!")
greet("Alice")
7. Practice Task
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- Write a program that asks the user for a number.
- If the number is even, print "Even".
- If the number is odd, print "Odd".
Sample Code:
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number = int(input("Enter a number: "))
if number % 2 == 0:
print("Even")
else:
print("Odd")
8. Summary
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- Python uses indentation instead of braces.
- Variables are dynamically typed.
- Functions are defined using `def`.
- Common structures include conditionals (`if`) and loops (`for`, `while`).
End of Lesson 1
