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Introduction to Python: IDEs, Basic Syntax, Data Types, and Variables

Python is a versatile and beginner-friendly programming language widely used in data analysis, web
development, automation, and machine learning. Below is a detailed breakdown of the topics:

1. Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

IDEs provide a user-friendly interface to write, debug, and execute Python code efficiently. Choosing the
right IDE simplifies the development process.

Popular Python IDEs:

1. Jupyter Notebook:
 Interactive, web-based IDE often used for data analysis and visualization.
 Allows combining code, text, and visualizations in one document.
2. PyCharm:

 Full-featured IDE with advanced debugging and development tools.

3. VS Code:

 Lightweight editor with Python extensions for debugging and IntelliSense.

4. Google Colab:

 Online notebook for Python, popular for data science and machine learning.

5. IDLE:

 Built-in Python IDE, simple and easy for beginners.

How to Use Jupyter Notebook:

6. Install via Anaconda or pip (pip install notebook).


7. Launch using jupyter notebook in the terminal.
8. Create a new Python notebook to write and execute code.

2. Python Basic Syntax

Python's syntax is simple and easy to learn, with a strong focus on readability.

Key Features:

o No Semicolons or Braces: Python uses indentation instead of braces {} to define code blocks.
o Case Sensitivity: Variables and keywords are case-sensitive.
o Comments: Use # for single-line comments and triple quotes (""") for multi-line comments.
o Print Statements:

print("Hello, World!")
Code Example:

# This is a comment
print("Python Syntax is easy!") # Outputs a message

3. Python Data Types

Python provides a variety of data types to handle different kinds of data. These types are flexible and easy to
use.

Basic Data Types:

o Numeric:

 int: Integer numbers (e.g., 10, -5).


 float: Decimal numbers (e.g., 3.14, -0.01).

o String:

 Text enclosed in single or double quotes (e.g., 'Hello', "World").

o Boolean:

 Logical values: True or False.

Complex Data Types:

o List: Ordered collection (e.g., [1, 2, 3]).


o Tuple: Immutable ordered collection (e.g., (1, 2, 3)).
o Dictionary: Key-value pairs (e.g., {'name': 'Alice', 'age': 25}).
o Set: Unordered collection of unique elements (e.g., {1, 2, 3}).

Examples:

# Numeric
age = 25
height = 5.9

# String
name = "Alice"

# Boolean
is_student = True

4. Variables

Variables store data values for use in a program. In Python, variables are dynamically typed, meaning their
type is determined at runtime.

Variable Naming Rules:

o Must start with a letter or underscore (_).


o Can contain letters, numbers, or underscores.
o Cannot use reserved keywords (e.g., if, while, return).

Variable Assignment:
# Assigning values to variables
x = 10
y = 3.14
z = "Python"

# Reassigning variables
x = "Now I hold a string"

Multiple Assignments:

a, b, c = 1, 2, "Three"

Dynamic Typing:

var = 5 # Integer
var = "Hello" # Now a string

Type Checking:

print(type(var)) # Outputs: <class 'str'>

Practical Examples

Basic Program:

# Print a welcome message


name = "Alice"
print("Welcome,", name)

Simple Calculation:

num1 = 10
num2 = 5
result = num1 + num2
print("The sum is:", result)

Type Conversion:

age = "25"
age = int(age) # Convert string to integer
print(age + 5) # Outputs: 30

Recap

 IDEs provide a platform for coding and debugging Python programs.


 Python's basic syntax is straightforward and focuses on readability.
 Data types allow handling various forms of data, and variables store and manipulate this data.
 Writing simple programs in Python helps build foundational skills essential for advanced tasks like data
analysis.

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