Python Programming Fundamentals

Business Scenario

Welcome!

Today is your first day as a Junior Data Analyst at the Indian Railways Reservation Department. The department uses Python programming for automation and data processing.

Your manager has assigned you the task of installing the Python tools and learning the basic concepts of Python before working on a real project.

Pre-Lab Preparation

Initially it is important to

  • Install Python and required development tools
  • Configure coding environments properly
  • Understand Python fundamentals

Topic : Set Up Python Environment and Run Basic Programs

1) Install Python, Jupyter, VS Code
2) Run Python using IDLE and command prompt
3) Execute basic scripts

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Task 1: Installation of Python

Open any browser, Google Chrome is recommended

Paste the following URL into the browser:

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Link - https://www.python.org/downloads/

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Press Enter and open the official Python website. 

Click on the “Download Python” button

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Wait for the installer file to download.

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Open the downloaded .exe file.

Select the checkbox: “Add Python.exe to PATH”

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Click on “Install Now” 

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Wait for the installation process to complete.

Click on “Close” after successful installation.

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Task 2: Installation of Jupyter Notebook

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Open Command Prompt 

Execute the following command

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pip install notebook

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Wait until installation completes successfully.

Run Jupyter Notebook using:

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Jupyter Notebook

Jupyter Notebook will automatically open in the browser

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Task 3: Installation of Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

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Open browser and visit

Link - https://code.visualstudio.com/

Click on “Download for Windows”

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Open the downloaded setup file

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Accept the license agreement

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Click on Next and complete the installation process.

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Launch Visual Studio Code.

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Task 4: Running Python Using IDLE

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Open Python IDLE from Start Menu

Python Shell window will appear

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Type the following command:

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Press Enter to execute the command

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print("Hello World")

Observe the output displayed in the shell

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Task 5: Running Python Using Command Prompt

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Open Command Prompt

Python Shell window will appear

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python

Python interpreter will start

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Execute the following command

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print("Welcome to Python")

Observe the output generated

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Task 6: Executing Basic Python Scripts

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Open IDLE

Write the following program

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print("Python Programming Lab")
print("Successfully executed first Python script")

Run the script and observe the output generated

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Great job!

You have successfully completed Python installation and Explored different Python development tools including IDLE, Jupyter Notebook and Visual Studio Code

 

Checkpoint

   Git Push

git push origin branchName

Next-Lab Preparation

Topic: Python Foundations

1) Variables and Python operators
2) Data Types, Identifiers, Literals
3) Type Casting
4) Comments