To get the most out of the Python language, it’s important to get familiar with the fundamental programming concepts that it is based on. This way you can easily integrate the large amount of external code and modules available into your own code.
Though the topics covered here are by no means everything Python has to offer, they do go over the main concepts you are most likely to need in a typical Data Science role. Luckily, this basic Python syntax isn’t too complicated and has actually been designed to make it as easily understandable as possible.
Prerequisites
You need to understand the concepts of files and directories and have a basic knowledge of Shell before tackling this lesson
The commands in this lesson pertain to Python 3.
Getting Started
To get started, follow the directions on the “Setup” page to install a Python interpreter.