Chapter 1: Why Should I Learn How to Use Python?

Learning a new coding language can be one of the best experiences that you undergo. It will allow you to understand how the programs in your computer work and can help you to write out some of your own applications and get things done without having to always rely on someone else to help you out. And when it comes to getting started out with learning how to code, the Python language is one of the easiest, and best, for you to learn.

Python has long been seen as one of the best programming languages to help you to get your coding done. It is open sourced, which means that it is free and you or other programmers are able to make changes to the code, and it is high level programming language that can be used on many different operating systems so you can bring it on board no matter what system or computer you are on. While Python is seen as a beginner’s language, it has helped out with some of the best programs around and you are going to love how much power and functionality that you will be able to get even with a language that is so simple.

Why learn about Python?

Learning Python is one of the best programming languages that you are able to learn. Many people choose to have this be one of their first coding languages, or they are happy to add it in to their tool belt even if they already know some coding languages. Some of the reasons why you should learn how to use the Python programming language include:

• It is object oriented; this makes it easier to create data structures and to reuse the code. Due to the fact that it is so reusable, it is more efficient to write out the code and will save you a lot of time. There are many modern coding languages that are now object oriented to help make your coding easier to work on.
• Readable: the Python language has one of the simplest syntaxes to work with so it is easy to understand. Even those who are brand new to the programming language will be able to take a look at the code and understand what is there. Since Python is so easy to use, it is often done as a prototype and can easily be used with other languages if needed.
• It is free: the python language is free to use and is unrestricted in how it can be used. This means that programmers are able to download it for free on their computers and use it, make modifications, redistribute the code they make, and use it commercial. There is even support available that is cost free so if you are having issues you can use this.
• Fast: since Python is considered a high level language, when you make programs with it, you will notice that the execution is nice and fast, especially when compared to some of the coding languages that are lower level.
• Works on all platforms: python can be used on all of the major operating systems so it doesn’t matter what computer you want to use. It works with the Unix and Linux operating systems as well as with Windows and the Mac OS. You get the choice to use this coding language in the way that you like.
• A big library: you are going to enjoy that there is a big library that you can use when working on Python. This library is full of functions, codes, and other things that you need in order to really learn how to use this language. You can go and visit the library any time that you need help getting started or if you are lost and it saves a lot of time and hassle as well.
• A big community: there are going to be times when you need ideas for a project, you get stuck on what you are doing, or you want to learn something new about Python. The Python language has a huge support group that will be able to help you, whether you look online or somewhere else. Here you will be able to ask questions, see tutorials, and learn the information that you need to really make your Python projects look amazing.

Working with Python can be a great experience, even if you are brand new to the idea of doing coding at all. You will be able to use it on any of the systems that you want and it is easy to read through the code, even when you have no idea how it all works yet! There is just so much for you to enjoy when you get started with Python and you will find that it has all the power that you need to make some great codes.

Downloading the Python Program

Now that we have discussed some of the benefits of going with the Python program, it is time to get it downloaded on your system. Remember that it is going to work with all the operating systems out there so it doesn’t matter which one you use, it is going to work well with Python. And downloading the program is going to be pretty easy to get done.

Since Python is free to use and download, you will just need to visit the python website and you are ready to get started. You just need to click on the version of the program that works for your system (so if you have a Windows computer, pick the version of Python that works with Windows computers), and then follow the prompts to get it downloaded into your computer.

In addition to downloading Python, you need to make sure that you are adding in a text editor to write out the code and the IDE, or the environment that will include the complier that reads and executes the code. The text editor doesn’t have to be complicated; you can use Notepad on Windows computer or something similar and you will be able to get the results that you want.

The IDE is often going to come with the Python software because you are not able to write out and execute the code without having this environment inside of it. There are different IDE’s that you can pick if you would like to have something a bit different with more features, or you can use the IDE that comes with the Python software. There is a lot of benefits of picking a good IDE because it helps to read the code, compile it, and even helps it to execute properly when the code is all done.

When you have the software, the IDE, and the right text editor in place, you are ready to start writing the code that you need. You will be able to write out any code, with the help of some of the options that are available in this guidebook if you just get the right IDE with all the features that you need.

Working in the Python programming language opens up a lot of different paths that you can explore when working on some of your own applications and programs. There are so many benefits of this coding language and you can start to use it in no time with a little bit of practice and a few codes to get you started. Now that you know a little bit more about the Python code, it is time to get started learning more about the syntax and how this code really works!