Learn Python Basics on Windows

Windows is one of the most popular desktop operating systems, especially among new Python learners. This chapter offers hands-on exercises to connect Python syntax with general programming concepts. It guides readers through the process of setting up a simple Python environment on Windows and introduces quintessential Python coding etiquette. The chapter starts with the classic "Hello World!" program and covers basic Python syntax and general programming concepts, laying a strong foundation for learners. By the end of the chapter, readers will have gained the essential Python skills required to write basic scripts. Chapters 2 and 3 serve as primers for the later chapters on Python Network Automation scripting labs. Therefore, you must complete all these exercises to get up to speed.