Python Overview


Python Overview

In this tutorial, we will not cover the history of Python and installation of IDEs among other things. We will focus mainly on writing and executing python code.

 

Python Application Areas

As a general purpose programming language, Python can be used for software application in different areas:

  • Web development
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Game development
  • Computer vision and image processing
  • Embedded systems & IoTs
  • Desk GUI applications
  • Job scheduling & automation
  • And more...


Python Syntax

Executing Python code can be done directly on command line for example in Windows. You can download and install various IDEs to run your Python code or simply use an online Python compiler.
Also, Python code can be run directly on the command line, IDE, online or saved in a file before execution for future use. A Python file is saved with .py extension. For instance, helloworld.py


Example

print(" Hello world")

 

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