Python 101 Basics for Data Analysis

Python is a very readable programming language that became the number one choice for data analysis, mainly because it is easy to read, has a large number of ready-made tools, is free, and works everywhere. Step-by-step guide on how to start Install the Python version of your choice on your computer. Check if Python has been successfully installed by running this in your CMD: python --version Install a text editor of your choice, such as VS Code, Sublime Text, or Anaconda. Foundations to starting Python coding like a pro Python is an interpreted programming language, meaning you are supposed to write Python (.py) files in a text editor, then put those files into a Python interpreter to be executed. We can write our first Python file, let's call it test.py , which can be done in any text editor. print("Hello World") After running this code in the Python file, save your file. Open CMD, navigate to the directory where you saved the file, and run: You have just written and executed your fir