About Lesson
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Installing Python and IDE (e.g., PyCharm, VS Code)
- Download Python: Visit the official Python website (python.org) and download the latest version.
- Install Python: Follow the installation instructions for your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
- Choose an IDE: Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like PyCharm and Visual Studio Code (VS Code) offer features like code completion, debugging, and project management.
- PyCharm: Developed by JetBrains, it is a powerful IDE specifically for Python.
- VS Code: A lightweight, versatile code editor with Python extensions available.
Writing and Running Your First Python Program
- Open the IDE: Launch your chosen IDE (e.g., PyCharm, VS Code).
- Create a New File: Start a new Python file (e.g.,
hello_world.py
). - Write the Code: Type the following code to print “Hello, World!” to the console:
pythonprint("Hello, World!")
- Run the Program: Execute the program within the IDE or using the command line:
- In PyCharm: Click the “Run” button.
- In VS Code: Open the terminal and type
python hello_world.py
.