Welcome to the Python Basics section of our community! Python is a versatile programming language used for various applications including web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more. Below are some fundamental concepts to help you get started with Python.

Install Python

Before diving into coding, you need to install Python on your system. You can download the latest version from the official Python website.

Basic Syntax

Indentation

Python uses indentation to define blocks of code. Proper indentation is crucial as it determines the structure of your program.

if condition:
    # Block of code

Variables

Variables in Python are dynamically typed, which means you don't have to declare the type of a variable before using it.

x = 10
name = "John"

Data Types

Python has several built-in data types such as integers, floats, strings, lists, dictionaries, and tuples.

age = 25
height = 5.5
message = "Hello, World!"

Control Flow

Control flow statements allow you to control the execution of your code based on certain conditions.

If-Else Statement

if x > 10:
    print("x is greater than 10")
else:
    print("x is not greater than 10")

For Loop

for i in range(5):
    print(i)

While Loop

i = 0
while i < 5:
    print(i)
    i += 1

Functions

Functions are reusable blocks of code that perform a specific task.

def greet(name):
    return "Hello, " + name

print(greet("John"))

Community Resources

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