What is Python?

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its readability and simplicity. It's widely used in web development, data science, automation, artificial intelligence, and more. Created by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991, Python emphasizes code readability and a clean syntax that allows developers to write fewer lines of code compared to other programming languages.

Here’s a simple Python example:

print("Hello, world!")

Why Learn Python?

• Beginner-friendly syntax that’s easy to read and understand
• Vast ecosystem of libraries and frameworks
• Versatile for web, data, scripting, automation, and more
• Large and active community with abundant resources

Installing Python

To get started with Python, download it from the official website: python.org/downloads.

After installation, you can check the version by running this in your terminal or command prompt:

python --version

Your First Python Script

Once installed, open a terminal and run Python interactively or create a file named hello.py with this content:

print("Hello, Python learner!")

Then run it with:

python hello.py