Getting Started with Python - Your First Steps into Coding Greatness!


Ready to dive into the world of Python? This week, we're kicking things off with the absolute essentials! You'll get cozy with Python's data types, explore lists, learn the art of operations, and start writing code like a pro. Think of it as your Python warm-up, where you’ll pick up the core skills to set you up for success. Get ready to make Python your new best friend.


Session 1: Fundamentals of Python

Date, Time: 25.11.2025, 16:30-18:15

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, 15 minutes break


Content:

  • Introduction to Python:
    • Why Python? Understanding script languages vs. compiled languages
    • Editors and Integrated Development Environments (IDE's).
    • Virtual environments and package managers.
    • The Good Old Fashion documentation.
  • Setting up the development environment (editors and IDEs)
    • Setting up VSCode.
    • Installîng extensions.
    • Create your first Virtual Environment.
    • Installing packages with Pip.
  • Basic Syntax and Variables:
    • Writing your first Python program: print("Hello world").
    • input & comments
    • Variables and assignment operators.
    • Basic data types: int, float, str, bool.
    • Type conversion and casting.
  • Mathematical Functions and Operators:
    •  Arithmetic operations.
  • Variable Scope:
    • Understanding local vs. global variables
    • Best practices for variable naming and scope



Requirements

  • Your own laptop
  • Internet connection
  • Installed VSCode with Python Extension

Note

Please make sure that you have Visual Studio Code installed and ready to go! We will give some setup support after the first session.

For Windows users, please add Python to your environment variables!

Here you'll find instructions on what we'll need for this Workshop: L0: Installation and Setup

Material

hello_world.pyinfinite_loop.pyLecture 1- Python Basics I.ipynb


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