10 Minute Python Tutorial for Absolute Beginners

Python is a general-purpose programming language that is used for a wide variety of tasks, including data science, machine learning, web development, and more. It is a popular choice for beginners because it is relatively easy to learn and has a large community of users and resources.

This tutorial will teach you the basics of Python programming, so that you can start writing your own programs. We will cover topics such as variables, data types, operators, functions, and control flow.

Prerequisites

• No prior programming experience is required
• A basic understanding of computers and how they work

Getting Started

The first step is to install Python. You can download the latest version from the Python website. Once you have installed Python, you can open a text editor and start writing your first program.

Hello World

The classic first program in any programming language is the "Hello World" program. This program prints the text "Hello, World!" to the console.

To write the Hello World program in Python, create a new text file and save it as hello_world.py. Then, paste the following code into the file:

print("Hello, World!")

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Now, save the file and run it in Python. To do this, open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where the file is saved. Then, type the following command:

python hello_world.py

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You should see the text "Hello, World!" printed to the console.

Variables

A variable is a name that is used to store a value. In Python, variables are created using the var keyword. For example, the following code creates a variable named name and stores the value "John Doe" in it:

name = "John Doe"

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You can access the value of a variable by using its name. For example, the following code prints the value of the name variable to the console:

print(name)

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Data Types

There are several different data types in Python, including integers, strings, lists, and dictionaries.

• Integers are whole numbers, such as 1, 2, and 3.
• Strings are sequences of characters, such as "Hello, World!".
• Lists are ordered collections of values, such as.
• Dictionaries are unordered collections of key-value pairs, such as {"name": "John Doe", "age": 30}.

You can learn more about Python data types in the Python documentation.

Operators

Operators are used to perform operations on values. In Python, there are several different types of operators, including arithmetic operators, comparison operators, and logical operators.

• Arithmetic operators are used to perform arithmetic operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Comparison operators are used to compare values, such as equal to, not equal to, greater than, and less than.
• Logical operators are used to perform logical operations, such as and, or, and not.

You can learn more about Python operators in the Python documentation.

Functions

A function is a block of code that is executed repeatedly. Functions are created using the def keyword. For example, the following code creates a function named print_name that prints the value of the name variable to the console:

def print_name():
  print(name)

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You can call a function by using its name. For example, the following code calls the print_name function:

print_name()

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Control Flow

Control flow statements are used to control the flow of execution in a program. In Python, there are several different control flow statements, including if statements, for loops, and while loops.

• If statements are used to execute a block of code if a condition is true.
• For loops are used to execute a block of code repeatedly, until a condition is met.
• While loops are used to execute a block of code repeatedly, as long as a condition is true.

You can learn more about Python control flow statements in the Python documentation.

Conclusion

This tutorial has taught you the basics of Python programming. You can now write your own programs using the concepts that you have learned.

There are many resources available to help you learn more about Python. The Python documentation is a great resource for learning about the language in detail. There are also many online tutorials and courses that can help you learn Python.

I encourage you to experiment with Python and to try out new things. The best way to learn Python is by doing.