What is programming? | Basics of programming ---> print( ) function

Programming languages can be considered as a toolbox with different tools to implement our ideas.

Let us consider Python as a  toolbox with different tools inside them. We don't really require all tools at the same time for writing a program.

Let's take an example:

I am going to introduce you, a new tool from our toolbox Python which is the 

print() function.

print( ) function  is a function which outputs whatever messages  you want to  print  out.

Python:A brief history

Python is a

• High level Language
• Huge Community
• Cross Platform
• Large Ecosystem

•  Guido van Rossum  created Python
  
•  Python was first released in 1991

There are mainly 2 versions of python.

1. Python version 2.0 
2. Python version 3.0

• There is no perfect programming language with all the features available.

• All the programming languages are constantly being updated, to make it better and better.

• Python got its name from Monty Python , a  british comedy group.

Programming Language: Definition & Types

   Programming language

       Definition :

• A programming language can be considered as a tool to implement our ideas .

• It consists of commands and instructions which are used to create programs or software.

• Usually, programming languages that programmers use to write code are referred to as High Level Languages.

• Example: Python , C , Java , C++ , JavaScript etc.

Programming languages are mainly divided into two :

1. High Level Languages 
2. Low Level Languages

How to check current version of python in Linux?

Step 1:

Open the terminal ,

Step 2:

Type  python3  --version and Press Enter.

Step 3:

Now ,the current  python  version will be displayed.

Here, its Python 3.6.9         [updated on Dec 27,2019]

How to install python on linux ?

To install python in linux,

Step 1:    

Open the terminal,

Step 2:

Type  sudo  apt install python3 and  Click Enter.

Step 3:

Now, Enter your password [if any] to continue the installation and then, Python will be installed successfully.

How to check current python version in your computer? [windows]

Step 1:

Search  cmd in the TaskBar

Step 2:

Now, the command prompt window will be displayed.

How to install python in Windows ?

To install python ,Open your web browser.

Step 1:

Type python.org

Step 2:

Select on the Downloads option and then Click Download Python 3.8.1. and then Select Windows x86-64 executable installer.

[If,at the time when you are downloading,there may be a newer version available,so don't worry,just download the latest version]

Step 3:

Download will begin,