Learn Python Programming : From Basics to First Programs

Name: Learn Python Programming : From Basics to First Programs
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Features of Python, Python Variable Naming, Python Character Set, Python and VS Code Installation, Python Data Types

Created byPrabh Kirpa Classes

Last updated 5/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of programming and how Python bridges human language with machine code.
Learn how to install Python and Visual Studio Code, and write your first Python program.
Explore Python’s character set, variable naming rules, and the concept of data types.
Gain knowledge about Python modules—built-in, user-defined, and external—and their practical use.

Course content

2 sections • 12 lectures • 2h 5m total length

Introduction4:17
In this course, the students will understand:
What is programming?
What is Python?
What are the reasons behind popularity of Python?
Why and how to install Python and Visual Studio Code?
How to write first program in Python?
What is meant by variables and how to create them?
What is meant by Variable Character Set?
What is meant by Variable Data Types?

What is Programming?7:39
What is meant by programming?
Whether Computers understand human communication language ?
If computers do not understand our communication language, how to communicate with computers?
Machines can understand only machine code. Then how the machines understand the code written in high level language like Python?
Interpreters and compilers are used in high level languages. Give an example where they are used?
Introduction to Python7:21
What is Python? Who developed it?
Whether Python is a new language?
Why researchers and scientists have adopted Python?
Not only small companies but big companies are also using Python. Do you agree?
From where the name of Python came?
Reasons behind popularity of Python13:52
What are the various reasons behind the popularity of Python?
Python is free and open source. What does it mean?
Python is a high level language. Discuss.
Python is cross platform compatible. What does it mean?
Python is known for large and active community. What it means?
Python and VS Code Installation12:16
Why should we install Python on our computer system?
What is the necessity of installing Visual studio code?
From where and how can we download and install Python and VS Code?
Writing First Program in Python14:58
How to write first program in Python?
Python’s Character Set10:13
What is meant by Python’s character set?
Whether Python can handle a vast range of characters?
What is the full form of ASCII?
Unicode includes letters from which languages?
Which set of characters is larger - ASCII or Unicode?
Which version of Python - I.e. Python 2 or Python 3 can easily handle characters from unicode?
Creating Variables in Python11:22
What is meant by variables?
How can we create variables?
While creating variable, we place value on left or right hand side?
Python Variables Naming Conventions10:40
What is the first character limitation in variable naming convention in Python?
Can we write a variable name starting with number?
Whether we can use special characters in variable names?
Variable names are case sensitive. What it means?
While naming variables, how the words are separated?
Valid or Invalid Variable Names13:48
Give some examples of valid and invalid variable names and also give reasons for the same?
Understanding Modules in Python7:31
What is meaning of modules in Python?
What is meant by Built-in modules in Python?
Whether User-defined modules are created by others?
What is meant by External Modules? From where, can we download these modules?
Python Data Types11:25
Which are the common types of data types which we read in Python?
Write two values each in which data type is int and float?

Requirements

Basic Knowledge of computer

Description

Curious about coding but not sure where to start?
This beginner-friendly course is the perfect introduction to programming and the world of Python, one of the most popular and beginner-friendly programming languages today. Whether you’re a student, a tech enthusiast, or someone exploring career opportunities in software development, this course will guide you through the fundamentals—no prior experience needed.

What You’ll Learn:

We’ll start by breaking down the basics of programming—what it is, why it’s needed, and how computers understand instructions through code. You’ll learn why computers can’t understand human languages and how programming languages like Python bridge that gap.

Next, we introduce you to Python, created by Guido van Rossum, and explain why it’s used by everyone from beginners to global tech giants. You’ll discover:

The story behind Python’s unique name
Why Python is so widely loved (hint: it’s free, open-source, and works across platforms!)
How it became a go-to language for scientists, researchers, and developers worldwide

Hands-On Setup & Coding:

You’ll be guided step-by-step through:

Installing Python and Visual Studio Code
Writing your very first Python program
Understanding Python’s character sets (ASCII & Unicode)
The differences between Python 2 vs. Python 3 when it comes to handling text and global languages

Core Programming Concepts:

As you continue, you’ll dive into essential Python topics like:

Creating and naming variables correctly
Identifying valid and invalid variable names
Understanding Python modules—built-in, user-defined, and external
How to download and use modules to expand your programs
Exploring key data types, like integers and floats, through simple, hands-on examples

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of how programming works and how to write basic Python code. You’ll be ready to take on more advanced projects with confidence and clarity.

Who this course is for:

Students who are interested to learn Python

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 4min