Get Started in Python The Easy Way - Wordcount tool

Build a Word Counter in Python – Easy 10-Minute Project for Beginners
Whether you're brand new to Python or just looking for a quick project, this one's perfect for you.

In this code-along video, you’ll learn:
- How to read and analyze text files in Python
- Basic string handling techniques
- Counting words using simple logic (and how to improve it later)

We’ll start from scratch and build together in real time — no fluff, no editing. Just clean, beginner-friendly Python.

👉 What You’ll Need:
- Python installed
- Any code editor (VS Code, PyCharm, etc.)
- A text file (I'll show you how to use one)

📌 Want to challenge yourself?
Try expanding it to count characters, most used words, or even reading time!

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💬 Got an idea for a project? Drop it in the comments — I might build it next!

[chronoray]

At 3:26, it would have been a good idea to, at that moment, refer to what you were talking about then as specifically being a "string, " as opposed to just saying that the data was simply, "words and stuff, " etc. Developing a mindset about being specific when it comes to data types becomes more important as software development becomes more complex, so it's a good habit for new programmers to hone in on strengthening right from the start.