Lesson 01 – Introduction to Python & Getting Started

1. What is Coding?

• Coding means giving instructions to a computer.
• A code is a set of steps that tells a computer what to do.
• Computers follow instructions exactly as written.

2. What is Python?

• Python is a programming language.
• It is easy to read and understand.
• Python looks similar to the English language.
• It is beginner-friendly and very popular.

3. Why Do We Use Python?

Python is used for:

• Games
• Websites
• Mobile & desktop apps
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Automation

Big companies like Google, YouTube, Instagram, and Netflix use Python.

4. Downloading Python

1. Open your browser and go to python.org
2. Click Downloads → Download Python
3. Check the box Add Python to PATH
4. Click Install Now

5. What is PyCharm?

• PyCharm is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
• It helps us write, run, and organize Python code.

6. Downloading PyCharm

1. Go to jetbrains.com/pycharm
2. Download Community Edition
3. Install and open PyCharm

7. Creating a Project & File

• Click New Project → Create
• Right-click the project → New → Python File
• Name the file main

8. First Python Program

• Use print() to show output
• Example:

print("Hello, Python")

• Note: print must be written in lowercase

9. Summary

• What Python is
• Why Python is important
• Installing Python & PyCharm
• Creating a project & file
• Running Python code

10. Task

• Install Python & PyCharm
• Print your name using print()