Your First Python Code

Your First Python Code

Welcome to your first Python lesson! Today, you'll write your very first Python program. Let's get started and see how fun coding can be!

Before we begin, make sure you have Python installed and a code editor ready. If you need help setting these up, check out the previous lessons.

Open your code editor (like IDLE or Visual Studio Code). We're going to write our first line of Python code here.

You can use our online editor and compiler while using the application.

Let's write a simple program that tells the computer to say hello. Type the following line into your editor:

The print() function tells Python to display the text inside the quotes. In this case, it will show:

Since we will use our online editor during the training, you will not need to create an additional project on your computer.

Save your file with a name like hello.py. The .py extension tells your computer that it's a Python file.

Now, let's see your program in action! 

1. Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux). 
2. Navigate to the folder where you saved hello.py. 
3. Type python hello.py and press Enter.

You should see:

Hello, Python!

Let's make your program say more things. Add another print() line below the first one:

Run your program again. Now you'll see two messages!

You’ve written and run your first Python program! Keep practicing by adding more print() statements and see what you can create.