Introduction to Python
Programming
A Beginner's Guide to Python
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What is Python?
• • High-level, interpreted programming
language
• • Emphasizes readability and simplicity
• • Used in web development, data science, AI,
automation, and more
• • Supports multiple programming paradigms:
procedural, object-oriented, functional
Variables and Data Types
• • Variables store data values: x = 5, name =
'Alice'
• • Data types include:
• - int, float, str
• - list, dict, tuple, set
• - bool
• • Dynamic typing: Python determines type
automatically
Control Structures
• • Conditional statements: if, elif, else
• Example: if x > 0: print('Positive')
• • Loops: for and while
• Example: for i in range(5): print(i)
• • Loop control: break, continue
Functions
• • Encapsulate reusable code
• • Defined using def keyword
• • Example:
• def greet(name):
• print(f'Hello, {name}')
• greet('Alice')
• • Supports default arguments and return
values
Advanced Features
• • List comprehensions for concise data
processing
• • Exception handling: try-except blocks
• • File I/O: reading and writing files
• • Object-oriented programming: classes and
objects
• • Extensive libraries for data science and web
development
Why Learn Python?
• • Beginner-friendly and readable syntax
• • Strong community support and
documentation
• • Widely used in industry and research
• • Powers modern technologies like AI, web
apps, and automation
• • Versatile: suitable for scripting, application
development, and data analysis
