A Quick Introduction to Python
Python is an often-used programming language that was created back in 1991 by Guido van Rossum. This article will focus more on why Python is an excellent language for those interested in ethical hacking. The main reason it’s such a popular and influential programming language is its ability to use different libraries (third-party packages like modules and extensions) with ease. We all have to start somewhere.
Learn the basics of the language in this blog post: what it is, how to install Python on your computer, and some helpful resources for learning more about Python.
What is Python Language?
Simply put, Python is a programming language design to be readable and work well with other languages. It’s also user-friendly and has a vast online community and tons of modules and extensions and third-party libraries that you can add on.There are numerous coding test catalogs available, each of which comprises real-world job sample coding and programmer tests.
How does python programming language work?
Python is a programming language that looks like easy-to-read English! You don’t have to understand every line in the code below, but it’s here to give you an idea of how the Python language work :
#!/usr/bin/python print(“Hello World”)
As you can see above, this is a basic example that prints “Hello World.” You don’t need any programming experience to understand programming. Programmer tests assess a developer’s ability to solve problems, add new features, evaluate code, or correct a defect.It’s best to look at some more complex code to feel how powerful this language can be.
The Pros of Python Language
As mentioned earlier, the biggest reason Python is so popular with programmers and why it’s used so frequently in hacking tools, etc. There are so many readily available third-party modules or libraries that you can use with the core language. This combination makes it a powerful speech to learn for beginners!
Some of the other pros are that Python is easy to read, works well with different platforms, and has an endless supply of tutorials, modules/packages/extensions, and third-party packages available online. It also doesn’t hurt that millions of programmers use Python worldwide, including YouTube, Reddit, Google, Quora, Pinterest, and NASA!
Let’s look at some of the best resources available to learn more about this language. Then, we’ll walk you through getting started by installing Python on your computer so you can start trying out some scripts yourself.
Some Helpful Resources for Learning Python
- The official documentation (https://docs.python.org/3/)
- A free, beginner’s Python book written by a Google engineer ( https://automatetheboringstuff.com/ )
- Some helpful YouTube videos for beginners: * “Hello World in Python” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dthfa1Cw-5I&index=1&list=PL3uRfl22AUWrmOZVdjmIDmYdohx2UHe5H) * “Python Tutorial For Complete Beginners (7)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLdH3Gk6aB4&list=PL3uRfl22AUWrmOZVdjmIDmYdohx2UHe5H&index=4)
Both of these videos are designed for complete beginners to get you started. The first video walks you through a basic “Hello World” example, and the second one shows you how to work with if/else statements.
- An entire book of Python exercises (http://pythonpracticeprojects.com/) * This is an excellent resource for learning more about the language by doing specifically designed practice projects that help you learn the syntax and work with different concepts. * These projects start very basic and gradually get more complicated as you work your way through them.
- This Python tutorial by Google engineers (https://codelabs.developers.google.com/codelabs/python-numpy-pandas/)
It begins by walking you through basic data types and then explaining coding concepts like lists, loops, functions, etc. So this resource works well both for beginners and people who already know some of the basics of programming!
Note on the installation of Python. There are some pre-compiled binaries that you can use to install Python on your computer, but if you’re on a Mac, installing the latest version is as simple as typing this into your terminal: “python3 -m pip Install Pygame”. And then type ‘y’ and hit enter when it asks if you’re sure. It will give you the latest version of Python and Pygame, a module that lets you create games with graphics and sound effects.
