How to Write Your First Python Program
Python is one of the easiest programming languages to start with. Let’s go step-by-step—from installing Python to writing your first lines of code.
✅ Step 1: Install Python
👉 On Windows/Mac/Linux:
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Go to the official website: https://python.org
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Download the latest version (Python 3.x)
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Run the installer
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Make sure to check “Add Python to PATH” during installation
✅ Tip: Python also comes pre-installed on many Linux and macOS systems.
✅ Step 2: Choose How to Write Code
You can write Python code using:
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IDLE (comes with Python)
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VS Code (free, powerful code editor)
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Online editors like Replit or Google Colab
✅ Step 3: Open Your Editor and Create a File
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Create a new file named:
hello.py -
In that file, type the following:
✅ Step 4: Run the Program
🖥 On your computer:
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Open a terminal or command prompt
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Navigate to the folder where you saved
hello.py -
Run the file by typing:
You should see:
🎉 Congratulations! You’ve just written and run your first Python program!
✅ Step 5: Try a Simple Calculator
Add this to your file:
You just used variables and a math operation in Python!
🧠 What You Just Learned
| Concept | Explanation |
|---|---|
print() |
Displays text on the screen |
Variables (a) |
Stores values like numbers or text |
+ operator |
Adds two values |
🎯 What to Learn Next
Here are a few next steps to keep growing:
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Variables and Data Types
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User Input –
input("Enter your name: ") -
Conditions –
if,else -
Loops –
for,while -
Functions –
def my_function():
🚀 Bonus: Try This Interactive Program
It asks the user for their name and greets them—your first interactive program!
🧑💻 Final Thought
You just took your first step into programming! Keep practicing small programs daily, and you’ll improve fast.
