Quick Summary

You have seen about 90% of what you need to know

  • Python is a relatively simple language.
  • Most novices can pick it up and start doing things right away.
  • The code is readable.
  • When in doubt, experiment interactively.

Rest of this tutorial

  • More details about the language and built-in objects.
  • A little bit about the standard library.
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