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Python Crash Course - logbook
3 hours configuring the environment and first steps with Python: variables, data types, operators, basic syntax.
An extra language — why not. Python is useful for AI and has many interesting applications. Therefore I start a basic course: what, where, how. Given the popularity of this language and its broad use in Machine Learning, I decided to learn it.
Python - Crash Course Logbook Entry
During the 3-hour session I set up the Python development environment on my machine, installing Python 3.11. I then went through the language basics including variables, data types (int, float, str, bool), arithmetic and logical operators, and basic syntax (if, loops).
I’m curious about Python and its automation capabilities
Many tasks and integrations with AI tools are essential. I plan to continue learning and explore libraries such as NumPy, Pandas and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
Schedule (3h) and environment setup
- Downloaded and installed Python 3.11 from python.org.
- Installed Visual Studio Code and the Python extension.
- Installed basic packages (pip). It turned out there is not always straightforward pip support on Windows Home.
- Tested the installation by running a simple “Hello, World!” script.
- Documented the configuration steps in notes.
- Reviewed available resources and online tutorials.
- Read through Python documentation.
- Created a GitHub repository to store code.