In this tutorial, we will cover Unit 5: Introduction to Python of PART B – Subject Specific Skills.
Unit 5: Introduction to Python
In the table below, we have detailed the division of Unit 3 into subunits and topic descriptions.
| Unit | Subunits | Session | Topics |
| Unit 5: Introduction to Python | 5.1 | Introduction to Python Programming | • Introduction to the Python language • Introducing Python programming and its applications • Python IDLE installation
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| 5.2 | Basics of Python Programming | • Python basic data types • Python variables and operators • Control flow statements and conditions • Python Lists and strings
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5.1 Introduction to Python Programming
Python is a high-level, readable, versatile, and interpreted programming language. It was first developed by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991. It is immensely popular in various domains like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence because it has simple, readable syntax with extensive libraries.
Key Features of Python
- It is a beginner-friendly programming language.
- It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS
- It has extensive libraries set for web development, data science, machine learning, and AI tasks.
- It is freely available, and elaborated documentation is available.
Applications of Python
Python is used for various real-world applications like:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Scraping
- Task Automation
- Scripting
- AI and Machine Learning Applications
Python IDLE Installation
Install Python 3.13.5 IDLE Shell from here, according to your operating system.
Once the installation is done, open IDLE Shell 3.13.5 and start coding.
IDLE Shell 3.13.5 looks as below:
5.2 Basics of Python Programming
Let’s learn some basic concepts of Python Programming.
Python Basic Data Types
The basic data types of Python are integer, float, Boolean, and complex number.
To learn details about Python data types, click here.
Python Variables and Operators
To learn about Python variables and operators in detail, click here.
Control Flow Statements and Conditions
To learn about control flow statements in detail, click here.
Python Lists and Strings
To learn about Python lists and strings in detail, click here.
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