Python Interactive Tutorial for Beginners and Beyond

🐍 Python Interactive Tutorial: From Basics to Mastery

Introduction

Python is one of the most versatile programming languages today. In this tutorial, we’ll walk step‑by‑step through Python fundamentals, practice with interactive exercises, and explore real‑world applications.

1. Setting Up Python

Install Python from python.org.

python --version

2. Hello World

print("Hello, World!")

Try it yourself: Change the text to your name and run it.

3. Variables and Data Types

name = "Koikoi"
age = 25
is_student = True

• str → text
• int → numbers
• bool → True/False

Exercise: Create variables for your favorite food, number of siblings, and whether you like Python.

4. Control Flow (if/else)

score = 85
if score >= 50:
    print("Pass")
else:
    print("Fail")

Challenge: Write a program that checks if a number is even or odd.

5. Loops

for i in range(5):
    print("Iteration:", i)

Try it: Create a loop that prints all numbers from 1 to 10.

6. Functions

def greet(name):
    return f"Hello, {name}!"

print(greet("Benjamin"))

Exercise: Write a function that calculates the square of a number.

7. Lists and Dictionaries

fruits = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
person = {"name": "Koikoi", "age": 25}

Challenge: Add a new fruit to the list and a new key to the dictionary.

8. File Handling

with open("data.txt", "w") as file:
    file.write("Hello, file!")

Try it: Write your name into a file and then read it back.

9. Real‑World Example: Simple Calculator

def calculator(a, b, operation):
    if operation == "add":
        return a + b
    elif operation == "subtract":
        return a - b
    elif operation == "multiply":
        return a * b
    elif operation == "divide":
        return a / b

print(calculator(10, 5, "add"))

Challenge: Extend the calculator to include modulus (%) and exponentiation (**).

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