Python is easy to use, general-purpose high-level programming language. ython is often used as a scripting language and for writing tasks such as:
=> Sys admin programming
=> Web projects
=> GUI projects etc
Task: Write “Hello world” program in python
Use a text editor such as vi, gedit or any other text editor. Create a program file called hello.py:
$ vi hello.py
Now type the following program:
#!/usr/bin/python # My first python program print "Hello, World!\n" |
Save and close the file. Type the following command to set permission:
$ chmod +x hello.py
To run a program, enter:
$ ./hello.py
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Yeah, right, but it misses your usual and useful “Further Readings” chapter… ;-)
language. ython is often
You can also execute your scripts with this command line.
python yourpythonfile.py
You need to update this. Python 2.xx uses print ” “, while python 3.xx uses print(” “)