: A popular, lightweight code editor that can be enhanced with the Microsoft Python extension for debugging and autocompletion.

: A powerful IDE specifically designed for Python development. 2. Core Syntax & Data Types

Before coding, you must install the Python interpreter and a code editor.

Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its simple, English-like syntax and readability. It is versatile, supporting multiple programming paradigms including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.