Python: Basics

Python is a popular programming language used in many different fields such as AI, machine learning, data science or web development. As a concise and easy-to-read language, Python also makes it easy to get started with programming.

This is a beginner friendly course designed for people with no significant programming experience who want to learn the Python programming language. Since programming is mainly a "learning by doing" process, students will write small programs during the course.

Waiting list. This course is fully booked. You can enroll for the waiting list.
Code: FS25-APPB-04
Language: English
Referent: Philipp Gloor
Dates: Sat 15.03.2025 (09:00 - 16:00 o'clock)
Sat 22.03.2025 (09:00 - 16:00 o'clock)
Location and room: Universität Zürich Zentrum, Rämistrasse, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
RAI-E-131
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Comment: The course will take place at the Universität Zürich Central Campus, RAI-E-131. Please bring your own computer with a Python environment installed. In the classroom you will be able to plug your computer into a monitor via USB-C to charge it. There are no computers available in the classroom.

In this course we will be using Visual Studio Code. Please note that we cannot support you if you are using another development environment. 

Installation of Visual Studio Code

Install Python first

Download and install the latest stable Python 3 release. (under no circumstances should it be version 2.7) from www.python.org. If you are on Windows: Do not install from the Windows Store

Optional: Install Visual Studio Code as IDE

Follow the instructions here:
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/python/python-tutorial
To summarize the above-linked tutorial:
  1. You need to install Python first!
  2. Install Visual Studio Code (VSC) https://code.visualstudio.com/
  3. Install the Python extension - VSC will ask you if you create a .py file and open it in the editor. Otherwise, check the link below
  4. (optional) Verify that everything works by doing the Hello World part of the tutorial
  5. (optional) Install pylance (also a Visual Studio Code plugin)

How to install extensions: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-gallery
Occasion: Further information about the offer.

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