Introduction
We will be using the Python programming language in this course.
- Python is a commonly used beginner programming language since it is considered to be more easily readable and has a simpler syntax than other mainstream languages. Syntax refers to the rules of a programming language; similarly to how grammar refers to the rules of a human language.
- Python is also a relatively powerful language. It is used to support YouTube, Google, Instagram, Reddit, and other popular software programs.
- Python has consistently been in the top three most popular programming languages over the past two decades. Other languages that have been consistently popular include Java, C, and Javascript.
In this introductory course, you will be gaining a solid foundation in the Python programming language. The programming concepts you learn will also be helpful for any future programming languages you learn in the future.
How to use this book
You should work through each of the lessons and do the TASK at the end of the lesson.
I would recommend pasting the code snippets into Python Tutor. This is an excellent way to view how the code runs step by step.
You can also refer to the many other books, tutorials and videos found online. An especially useful quick reference is the W3Schools Python Tutorial.