Python Basics

Course by zooboole,

Last Updated on 2025-02-26 16:14:49

Why Learn Python?

Python is a beginner-friendly language and there are many reasons why one would love to learn it today:

Simple and readable syntax – It is easy to understand and write, even for people with no programming background.

Versatility – You can use Python for web development, data science, desktop applications, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and more.

Cross-platform compatibility – Python runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and even mobile platforms. In fact, it comes pre-installed on some operating systems!

Large community support – There is a vast global community of Python developers, making it easy to find resources, tutorials, and support when learning.

Python is Simple!

Here’s a fun comparison to show how easy Python is:

  • In another programming language (Java):
public class HelloWorld {
    public static void main(String [] args){
        System.out.println("Hello World!");
    }
}
  • In Python:
print("Hello, world!")

As you can see, Python is much shorter and more readable! You even see much more of its simplicity are you dive into it.

Python is Fun and Powerful!

Imagine you want to quickly calculate the sum of numbers from 1 to 100. With Python, you can do it in just one line:

print(sum(range(1, 101)))  # Output: 5050

It will generate all numbers between 1 and 101, inclusive, compute their sum, then display it. This is just one small example of how powerful and elegant Python is!