Python for Beginners freeCodeCamp

• What programming language will be taught in this course?

  Python
• Why is Python considered popular for jobs?

  It is highly sought after by employers
• What can Python be used for according to the course description?

  Automating tasks and writing scripts
• How does Python compare to other programming languages for beginners?

  It is more beginner-friendly than many others
• What is the learning curve for Python described as?

  Literally zero
• What is the main focus of this course?

  To teach core concepts of Python programming
• What is the first step in the tutorial?

  Install Python on your computer
• Where can you download Python?

  www.python.org forward slash downloads
• What are the two major versions of Python mentioned?

  Python 2 and Python 3
• What is the difference between Python 2 and Python 3?

  Python 2 is a legacy version, not maintained
• Why is Python 3 recommended for beginners?

  It is actively maintained and supported
• What IDE is recommended for writing Python code in this course?

  PyCharm
• What does IDE stand for?

  Integrated Development Environment
• What should you do after downloading PyCharm?

  Run the installer and set it up
• What is the difference between the professional and community versions of PyCharm?

  The professional version is paid
• What is the first action to take when opening PyCharm?

  Create a new project
• What should you select as the interpreter in PyCharm?

  Python version 3
• What is the first Python program example given in the tutorial?

  Hello World program
• What does the print statement do in Python?

  It outputs text to the screen
• How do you run a Python program in PyCharm?

  Click the run button
• What happens when you run the Hello World program?

  It prints "Hello World" in the console
• What is the purpose of programming in Python?

  To give the computer a set of instructions
• What shape is drawn using print statements in the tutorial?

  A triangle shape
• What do print statements allow you to do in Python?

  Output text or shapes to the screen
• What is the final step mentioned in creating a Python program?

  Save the file
• What do you type inside quotation marks in Python?

  Text to print out onto the screen
• What shape is being drawn in the example?

  A triangle type shape
• What command is used to run the Python program in PyCharm?

  Click the play button
• What is the console in Python?

  A place for Python to output information
• Why is the order of instructions important in Python?

  Python executes instructions in the order written
• What happens if you change the order of print statements?

  It changes the output displayed
• What is a variable in Python?

  A container for storing data values
• Why are variables useful in programming?

  They help manage and store data easily
• What is the character's name in the example story?

  George
• What must you do to change a character's name in the story?

  Manually change it in every instance
• How can you change the character's name using variables?

  By updating the variable's value
• What is the format for naming variables in Python?

  Use underscores to separate words
• What type of data is stored in the variable character_name?

  A string
• How do you assign a value to a variable in Python?

  Using the equals sign
• How do you print a variable's value in Python?

  Include it in a print statement