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Python Tutorial
Python Tutorial
Today, Python is one of the most popular programming languages. Although it is a
general-purpose language, it is used in various areas of applications such as Machine
Learning, Artificial Intelligence, web development, IoT, and more.
This Python tutorial has been written for the beginners to help them understand the
basic to advanced concepts of Python Programming Language. After completing this
tutorial, you will find yourself at a great level of expertise in Python, from where you can
take yourself to the next levels to become a world class Software Engineer.
This Python tutorial is based on the latest Python 3.13 version.
What is Python?
Python is a very popular general-purpose interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, and
high-level programming language. Python is dynamically-typed and garbage-collected
programming language. It was created by Guido van Rossum during 1985- 1990. Like
Perl, Python source code is also available under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Python supports multiple programming paradigms, including Procedural,
Object Oriented and Functional programming language. Python design
philosophy emphasizes code readability with the use of significant
indentation.
This Python tutorial gives a complete understanding of Python programming language,
starting from basic concepts to advanced concepts. This tutorial will take you through
simple and practical approaches while learning Python Programming language.
Python "Hello, World!"
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To start with Python programming, the very basic program is to print "Hello, World!" You
can use the print() function. Below is an example of Python code to print "Hello, World!"
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Open Compiler
# Python code to print "Hello, World!"
print ("Hello, World!")
Python Online Compiler
Our Python programming tutorial provides various examples to explain different
concepts. We have provided Online Python Compiler/Interpreter. You can Edit and
Execute almost all the examples directly from your browser without the need to set up
your development environment.
Try to click the icon to run the following Python code to print conventional "Hello,
World!".
Below code box allows you to change the value of the code. Try to change the
value inside print() and run it again to verify the result.
Open Compiler
# This is my first Python program.
# This will print 'Hello, World!' as the output
print ("Hello, World!");
Characteristics of Python
Following are important characteristics of Python Programming −
It supports functional and structured programming methods as well as OOP.
It can be used as a scripting language or can be compiled to byte-code for
building large applications.
It provides very high-level dynamic data types and supports dynamic type
checking.
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It supports automatic garbage collection.
It can be easily integrated with C, C++, COM, ActiveX, CORBA, and Java.
Applications of Python
Python is a general purpose programming language known for its readability. It is widely
applied in various fields.
In Data Science, Python libraries like Numpy, Pandas, and Matplotlib are
used for data analysis and visualization.
Python frameworks like Django, and Pyramid, make the development and
deployment of Web Applications easy.
This programming language also extends its applications to computer vision
and image processing.
It is also favored in many tasks like Automation, Job Scheduling, GUI
development, etc.
Features of Python
The latest release of Python is 3.x. As mentioned before, Python is one of the most
widely used languages on the web. I'm going to list a few of them here:
Easy-to-learn − Python has few keywords, simple structure, and a clearly
defined syntax. This allows the student to pick up the language quickly.
Easy-to-read − Python code is more clearly defined and visible to the eyes.
Easy-to-maintain − Python's source code is fairly easy-to-maintain.
A broad standard library − Python's bulk of the library is very portable and
cross-platform compatible on UNIX, Windows, and Macintosh.
Interactive Mode − Python has support for an interactive mode that allows
interactive testing and debugging of snippets of code.
Portable − Python can run on a wide variety of hardware platforms and has the
same interface on all platforms.
Extendable − You can add low-level modules to the Python interpreter. These
modules enable programmers to add to or customize their tools to be more
efficient.
Databases − Python provides interfaces to all major commercial databases.
GUI Programming − Python supports GUI applications that can be created and
ported to many system calls, libraries, and Windows systems, such as Windows
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MFC, Macintosh, and the X Window system of Unix.
Scalable − Python provides a better structure and support for large programs
than shell scripting.
Python Database Handling
The following tutorials will help you learn how to work with different databases using
Python programming:
Python MongoDB Tutorial
Python MySQL Tutorial
Python PostgreSQL Tutorial
Python SQLite Tutorial
Python Reference
The complete function and method references −
Python Complete Reference
Python Built-in Functions Reference
Python Modules Reference
Python Keywords Reference
Python Cheatsheet
Python Practice
Practice Python from the below-given links:
Python Quick Guide
Python Online Quiz
Python Interview Questions & Answers
Python Exercises
You can practice various Python topics with the help of examples provided:
String Exercises
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List Exercises
Tuple Exercises
Set Exercises
Dictionary Exercises
Array Exercises
Python Jobs
Today, Python is very high in demand, and all the major companies are looking for great
Python programmers to develop websites, software components, and applications or to
work with data science, AI, and ML technologies. When we are developing this tutorial in
2022, there is a high shortage of Python programmers, where the market demands a
greater number of Python programmers due to its applications in machine learning,
artificial intelligence, etc.
Today, a Python programmer with 3-5 years of experience is asking for around $150,000
in an in an annual package, and this is the most demanding programming language in
America. Though it can vary depending on the location of the job. It's impossible to list
all of the companies using Python, to name a few big companies are:
Google
Intel
NASA
PayPal
Facebook
IBM
Amazon
Netflix
Pinterest
Uber
Many more...
So, you could be the next potential employee for any of these major companies. We have
developed great learning material for you to learn Python programming, which will help
you prepare for the technical interviews and certification exams based on Python. So,
start learning Python using this simple and effective tutorial from anywhere and anytime,
absolutely at your pace.
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Why to Learn Python?
Python is consistently rated as one of the world's most popular programming languages.
Python is fairly easy to learn, so if you are starting to learn any programming language,
then Python could be your great choice. Today, various schools, colleges, and universities
are teaching Python as their primary programming language. There are many other good
reasons that make Python the top choice of any programmer:
Python is open source, which means it's available free of cost.
Python is simple and so easy to learn.
Python is versatile and can be used to create many different things.
Python has powerful development libraries, including AI, ML, etc.
Python is much in demand and ensures a high salary.
Python is a MUST for students and working professionals to become great software
engineers, especially when they are working in the web development domain. I will list
down some of the key advantages of learning Python:
Python is Interpreted − Python is processed at runtime by the interpreter. You
do not need to compile your program before executing it. This is similar to PERL
and PHP.
Python is Interactive − You can actually sit at a Python prompt and interact
with the interpreter directly to write your programs.
Python is Object-Oriented − Python supports Object-Oriented style or
technique of programming that encapsulates code within objects.
Python is a Beginner's Language − Python is a great language for the
beginner-level programmers and supports the development of a wide range of
applications from simple text processing to WWW browsers to games.
Careers with Python
If you know Python nicely, then you have a great career ahead. Here are just a few of
the career options where Python is a key skill:
Game developer
Web designer
Python developer
Full-stack developer
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Machine learning engineer
Data scientist
Data analyst
Data engineer
DevOps engineer
Software engineer
Many more other roles
Download Python
You can download Python from its official website: https://www.python.org/downloads/
Python Updates & New Features
The current stable version of Python is 3.13, which was released on October 7, 2024.
Python 3.14 is still in the development phase with many new features and changes:
PEP 649: Deferred evaluation of annotations.
PEP 741: Python configuration C API.
PEP 761: Sigstore replaces PGP signatures for verification.
Improved error messages.
Target Audience: Who Can Learn Python?
This tutorial has been prepared for the beginners to help them understand the basics to
advanced concepts of Python programming language. After completing this tutorial, you
will find yourself at a great level of expertise in Python programming, from where you
can take yourself to the next levels.
Prerequisites to Learn Python
Although it is a beginners tutorial, we assume that the readers have a reasonable
exposure to any programming environment and knowledge of basic concepts such as
variables, commands, syntax, etc.
Python Questions & Answers
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