Python Basics - Beginner Friendly Guide
Expanded Python Basics Guide
1. Python Overview
Python is a high-level, interpreted language known for readability and simplicity. Dynamically typed and
beginner-friendly.
2. Syntax and Variables
- Indentation defines code blocks.
- No curly braces or semicolons.
Example:
if 5 > 2:
print("Five is greater than two")
Variables created by assignment:
x = 10
name = "Alice"
price = 99.9
is_valid = True
Variables can be reassigned:
x = 10
x = "Ten"
3. Data Types
int: 10
float: 3.14
str: "Hello"
bool: True, False
Check type:
print(type(10)) # int
4. Type Conversion
float(5) becomes 5.0
int(3.14) becomes 3
str(100) becomes "100"
int("25") becomes 25
Invalid conversion:
int("abc") # Error
5. Input and Output
print("Hello", name)
age = input("Enter age: ")
age = int(age)
6. Operators
Python Basics - Beginner Friendly Guide
Arithmetic: + - * / // % **
Comparison: == != > < >= <=
Logical: and or not
7. Control Flow (If-Else)
age = 18
if age >= 18:
print("Adult")
else:
print("Minor")
8. Loops
While Loop:
count = 0
while count < 3:
print(count)
count += 1
For Loop:
for i in range(5):
print(i)
9. Functions
def greet(name):
print("Hello", name)
greet("Alice")
10. Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries
List (mutable):
fruits = ["apple", "banana"]
fruits.append("mango")
Tuple (immutable):
coords = (10, 20)
Dictionary (key-value):
person = {"name": "Alice", "age": 25}
print(person["name"])
