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Python Tutorial for Absolute Beginners #1 - What Are Variables?

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Python Tutorial for Absolute Beginners #1 - What Are Variables?

9,514,281 views October 29, 2018 24:38

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In brief

This tutorial introduces Python programming basics, focusing on variables and how they work. You’ll set up Jupyter Notebook, explore variable assignments, and practice swapping values—ideal for complete beginners with no prior coding experience.

Key steps

  1. Install Python and Jupyter Notebook using Anaconda
  2. Launch Jupyter Notebook and navigate its interface
  3. Solve a practice problem: swap two variables’ values

Questions & answers

What software do I need to follow along?

Python and Jupyter Notebook, installed via Anaconda.

Are there sample files to practice?

Yes, Jupyter Notebook files are available for download.

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Description from the creator

Learn Python programming with this Python tutorial for beginners!

Tips:
1. Here is the playlist of this series: goo.gl/eVauVX
2. If you want to learn faster than I talk, I’d recommend 1.25x or 1.5x speed :)
3. Check the outline in the comment section below if you want to skip around.
4. Download the sample files here to follow along (they are Jupyter Notebook files): csdojo.io/python1
5. Have fun! If anything is unclear, please let me know in a comment.

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Outline (check the comment section for a clickable version):
0:00 : Introduction
0:17 : Who’s this tutorial for?
0:30 : An outline of this video
1:18 : What is Python and what can you do with it?
2:01 : What is IDE and why I chose Jupyter Notebook
3:09 : How Jupyter Notebook works
4:19 : How to install Python and Jupyter (through Anaconda)
5:58 : Launching Jupyter
7:59 : The print() function
10:24 : Introduction to variables
13:08 : What are variables (in Python)?
16:42 : Assigning a variable to another variable
19:03 : A practice problem - swapping two variables
20:40 : Solutions to the practice problem - swapping two variables

About this tutorial

CS Dojo published this 24:38 video tutorial on October 29, 2018. It has been watched 9,514,281 times on YouTube.

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CS Dojo
Category
Education
Duration
24:38
Published
October 29, 2018
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