Introduction to Python Programming

Instructor: Mosh

Course Overview

• Python: Popular programming language used for automation, AI, building apps & websites
• Course Content: Core concepts, 3 Python projects
  • Project 1: Building a grocery store website using Django
  • Project 2: Machine learning for music prediction based on user profile
  • Project 3: Automating tasks, e.g., processing spreadsheets
• Target Audience: Beginners, no age constraint
• Instructor Background: Mosh, software engineer with 20 years experience, taught over 3 million people

Getting Started

• Downloading & Installing Python
  • Visit python.org, download latest version
  • Installation steps for Windows & Mac
  • Important: Add Python to PATH
• Setting Up Code Editor
  • PyCharm: Popular IDE for Python
  • Download and install from JetBrains
  • Use Community Edition for free
• First Python Program
  • Create a new project, set interpreter to Python 3
  • Create app.py, write first program: print("Hi, I'm Mosh!")

Goals & Encouragement

• Commit 2 hours/day for 3 months to become job-ready
• Option to specialize in web development (HTML, CSS, JS, Django) for better job prospects
• Potential salary range: $50-60k starting, can go up to $100-120k with experience
• Cheat Sheet Availability
  • Summary notes to aid with quick reviews and exercises

Writing Your First Python Program

1. Creating a Python Project
   • Create a new project in PyCharm
   • Set interpreter to Python 3
2. Writing a Simple Program
   • Create app.py
   • Type and run:

     print("Hi, I'm Mosh Hamedani!")
     

Python Variables and Data Types

• Variables: Temporary data storage
  • Syntax: variable_name = value
  • Example: price = 10
• Data Types:
  • Integer: 10 (whole numbers)
  • Float: 4.9 (decimal numbers)
  • String: "Hello"