Python Beginner Guide | Learn Truly from Zero

Welcome #

“basic_python” is a companion course designed so that absolute beginners can start touching Python today. We break the journey—from preparing your environment to writing the first program, branching, and looping—into small achievable goals.

Whenever you feel lost, come back to this page, check where you are and what comes next. Having a bird’s-eye view makes learning so much easier.

Summary of the Path #

Step	Goal	Estimated Time
00 Introduction	Set up your study flow and environment	30–45 min
01 Basic Syntax	Get used to “working with values”	1.0–1.5 h
02 Conditionals & Loops	Control the flow of a program	1.5–2.0 h
03 Data Structures & Functions	Organise information and reuse logic	2.0–3.0 h

Every step ends with “Try it out” sections and practice problems. Press the Show Answer button to reveal model solutions and check your code with confidence.

Roadmap (Where Are We Heading?) #

graph LR
  A[Get Set<br>Environment & Study Plan] --> B[Build the Core<br>Basic Syntax]
  B --> C[Add Motion<br>Conditionals & Loops]
  C --> D[Structure & Reuse<br>Data Structures / Functions]
  D --> E[Apply Libraries<br>Analysis & Automation]
  E --> F[Finish a Small Project]
  classDef done fill:#bfdbfe,color:#1f2937;
  classDef focus fill:#2563eb,color:#fff,font-weight:700;
  class A,B focus;

Right now we move from A to B. Steps C onward become much smoother once you have finished this introductory series.

Choose Your Study Mode #

Experience-driven – Follow each section while typing along in Colab or a web editor. Reproduce failure cases yourself to understand how to fix them.
Deep-understanding – Take notes for every section, attempt practice without hints for 10 minutes, then compare with the official answer.
Fast-track – Check the goals at the top of the chapter → skim the practice tasks first → read the main text afterwards (reverse learning).

Whichever you choose, write down the goal of each session and what you accomplished—it accelerates retention.

Support Features #

Terminology reminders – Difficult words include tooltips or compact cards with extra notes.
Layered hints – Practice comes with “Hint → Explanation → Model Answer” so you only reveal what you need.
Stumbling FAQ – Each chapter ends with common pitfalls and search keywords that help you troubleshoot quickly.

Ready? Start with 00 Introduction. Small steady steps will turn Python into an approachable tool.