Python 101: Python for absolute beginners

Hi there,

Welcome to Python 101 – your first step to learning how to program using Python.

Python is in the top 3 most popular programming languages in the world. BIt’s easy to learn, easy to read, and easy to write, plus Python is incredibly powerful.

Some of the things you can create with Python are:

Websites

Automation tools for your home

APIs

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Mathematical algorithms

Scraping tools

And more…

Some of the most popular companies in the world use and support Python, too. Such as:

Google who owns YouTube (made with Python)

Facebook who owns Instagram (made with Python)

Dropbox (made with Python)

You get the point.. there’s a lot of them!

And in 2021 you will definitely want to know Python as it becomes more powerful and more popular. As it grows, so will job demand for Python programmers. The nice thing is: Python is easy to learn and quick to get a hang of.

But why use Python instead of other languages like Java?

Python is consistently the top choice for new programmers – not because it’s beginner–friendly, but because it’s easy to read and write. You don’t have to learn all sorts of new rules or write crazy letters beside each other. Python is made in such a way you can literally just read through your code like it’s a book. No other language has that kind of power. Plus it’s fast and scales well when there’s a lot of use, unlike Node.js.