Summary  
This chapter introduces Python as a high-level programming language emphasizing readability and simplicity, and notes that Python 3 is the current supported version.

General domain of usage  
Web development

**Python** is a high-level programming language known for readability and simplicity, making it one of the easiest for beginners.

Created by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991, it has grown into one of the world's most popular languages, used in web development, data analysis, automation, and AI.

This course uses Python 3, the current supported version.


Python is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages today. It's easy to learn, widely used in web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and automation — making it the perfect first language for beginners.

Learn the foundations of Python syntax, from writing your first code and adding comments to working with data types, numbers, strings, and variables. Build a solid base for all future programming concepts.

Master the tools that make programs dynamic. Explore conditionals, loops, and debugging techniques to control the logic and flow of Python applications.

 Discover Python's core data structures—lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets. Learn how to store, access, and manipulate data efficiently.

Understand how to structure programs with functions, imports, and modules. Get introduced to object-oriented basics to write cleaner, reusable, and scalable code.

Work with files and structured data. Practice reading and writing text files, handling JSON, and processing CSV data to prepare for real-world projects.

First Steps

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First Steps