Learn Python Programming : From Basics to First Programs
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.
Requirements
- Basic Knowledge of computer
Description
This beginner-friendly course is designed to help learners understand what programming is, how computers interpret code, and why Python has become one of the most popular programming languages in the world. This course lays the foundation for understanding computer communication, the evolution of programming languages, and the tools required to start coding in Python.
We begin with the basics of programming and explain why computers cannot understand human languages. You'll discover how communication with machines is made possible through programming languages, and how interpreters and compilers convert high-level code like Python into machine-readable instructions. The course introduces Python, its creator Guido van Rossum, and explores why Python—though not new—is widely adopted by scientists, researchers, and global tech giants alike. We’ll also uncover the interesting origin behind the name “Python” and the many reasons for its widespread popularity, such as being free, open-source, cross-platform compatible, and backed by a strong developer community.
The course then guides you through installing Python and Visual Studio Code, writing your first Python program, and understanding Python’s character set, including ASCII and Unicode. You’ll explore the differences between Python 2 and Python 3 in handling character sets and how Unicode allows support for global languages.
As you progress, you'll learn how to create variables, follow naming conventions, and distinguish between valid and invalid variable names. You’ll also explore Python modules—built-in, user-defined, and external—and learn how to download and use them. Finally, we cover essential Python data types such as integers and floats, with clear examples and hands-on activities.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid grasp of Python programming basics and be ready to dive deeper into real-world coding challenges. Whether you're a student, a curious learner, or someone exploring career options in tech, this course is your first step into the world of Python and modern programming
Who this course is for:
- Students who are interested to learn Python
Instructor
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Parminder Singh has worked as a legal officer and branch manager with an insurance company owned by the government of India. Partner Puneet has also worked with a government department. Both of them took voluntary retirement and have started providing online education to students. They take pride in providing quality educational services and their aim is to ensure that the students are able to understand each and every question in an easy way. Their goal is to help the leaders of tomorrow learn to succeed today.