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Emmanuel Chibuzor
Emmanuel Chibuzor

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INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PYTHON

  1. PYTHON OVERVIEW AND HISTORY

    Python is a high level language and most preferable by both experts and beginners. unlike other programming languages python is easy, unique and sleek. And python is widely gaining over other languages. It's now being adopted as a beginner best friend. Python is now according to Tiobe index taking over c++, c and java its now being used as an introduction to coding for most computer science syllabus.python as a language was created by Guido Van Rossum and it was released officially in 1991. From 1991 till date the language have witnessed immense growth. PYTHON have a large library and the python Community is made up of great Developers both beginners and experts, who are always willing to contribute to the growth of this language through open source platforms like GitHub and stack overflow.

  2. PYTHON APPLICATION

    Python is applied in almost all fields in tech, all thanks to it's huge library namely:
    

Machine learning
Software Engineering
DATA SCIENCE
Artificial intelligence
Blockchain
Cyber security
Game and App development e.t.c

 As you can see I just mentioned a few. But python is huge in every aspect of tech. python is highly used in the field of data science and machine learning. as a Developer you can't just stop admiring this language that's why, the population keying into this language are fast growing.
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  1. PYTHON ENVIRONMENT INSTALLATION AND SETUP

    Python is available on a wide variety of platforms including Linux and Mac OS X.
    To check if python is in your PC,
    go to search type cmd in the search bar.
    then click on cmd ones you enter type python them enter. if you have python preinstalled it will show you the current version, but if you get not recognized. don't panic follow the below steps.
    Steps to install Python.
    Go to https://www.python.org/downloads
    Click download python version
    Run the installer. You can do so by double-clicking python-.exe in your Downloads folder.
    Click Customize installation. It's the second blue link on the window.
    Review the installation options and click Next. All of Python's features are selected by default. Unless you have a specific need to skip installing any part of this package, just leave these settings alone.
    Check the box next to "Install for all users".
    Click Install
    Click Yes to confirm. This installs Python on your PC. Once the installation is complete, you'll see a "Setup was successful" window—don't close it just yet.
    Click Disable path length limit
    Click Disable path length limit. It's toward the bottom of the "Setup was successful" window. This final step ensures that Python (and other apps) to use paths more than 260 characters in length.
    Click Yes to confirm.
    Click Close to exit the installer.

Now go back to your CMD(command prompt) type python --version to know the current version of your python, now you are all set let's delve into IDE to use. let's ride 🚀🚀

Python IDE:
Now you just made it to the gate, now time to grant access to your wish.
suitable IDES for python are:
Vscode
Pycharm
Anaconda

Run Your first program:
Print("Hello world!") And tap run it will load in the console to give you the desired output

RESOURCES
For more resources visit
Free code camp
W3school
Udemy e.t.c

REFRENCE:
Most of this writeups where mainly from tutorials point, google and Tiobe index.

Conclusion
Python is a great language and is widely being used worldwide in every where this article just highlighted a few of that concept and also give you a routine guide on what to know about python.

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