Introduction to Python

Python is a high-level, interpreted language known for its readable syntax and large ecosystem.

Why Python?

• Readable — code reads almost like plain English
• Large ecosystem — thousands of packages available via pip
• Versatile — web, data science, automation, scripting, and more

Hello, World

print("Hello, World!")

Running a script

python script.py

Interactive REPL

python
>>> 1 + 1
2
>>> "hello".upper()
'HELLO'