What is Python?

Introduction to Python for Developers

Jasmin Ludolf

Senior Data Science Content Developer

What to expect

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Learn all about Python

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Think like a developer

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Why is Python popular?

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Write and run code

Python logo

Why learn Python?

General-purpose programming language
Used for apps, automation, websites, and more
- Facebook, Netflix, and Spotify
Clear, readable syntax
```
print("Hello!")
```
Large developer community
Free and open-source
Anyone can use it!

Python code shown on a screen

¹ Image by Godfrey Atima, Pexels

Build a recipe scaler

Python script: file with python code we run

Development practices:

Start small
Iterating
Testing
Documenting

Developer workflow represented with gears

By the end of the course

Learn about:

Variables
Data types
Control flow
Code structure

Person coding python at a desk computer

The print function

Built-in Python function
Displays code results
Used for testing

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print()

The print function

Built-in Python function
Displays code results
Used for testing

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print("Hello, world!")

Hello, world!

print('Hello, world!')

Hello, world!

Documenting with comments

Comments explain code
Start with # symbol
Appear in different color
Do not affect code

# This is a code comment
# The below is a print function
print("Hello, world!")

Let's practice!

Introduction to Python for Developers

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