Python Beginner Tutorial 1 (For Absolute Beginners)

This Python Programming Tutorial covers the instillation python and setting up the python development environment. This video covers setting up a system variable for using python from the windows command prompt and also covers using python from the built in IDLE IDE. After setting up the development an environment this video demonstrates how to create and run your first python script (Hello World).

This video series is ideal for individuals looking to learn their first programming language or individuals looking to learn python as another programming language.

[Katherine-kktz]

I did w everything you said and I searched cmd for the command script I think that's what its called and anyways I typed in python and it said about no internal or external command..the only difference was I downloaded python 2.7.6 do you think that may be the problem?

[seeyourdead]

For those people having a problem with "cmd won't recognize python" I changed the variable name to py it worked for me im not sure how it works but it works for me! Hope this helps.
And thanks a lot for the video.

[ceecilli]

cmd won't recognize python at all I've checked several times, and I don't understand what's wrong

[psJosh]

For those having trouble with the CMD not recognizing, just go to: and run the Python.exe as admin. Also create a short cut!

This is a great tutorial, has helped a lot! Thanks dude

[ovidiuc]

I was looking for a tutorial that I could recommend to an absolute beginner in programming (as the title and description suggest: "...looking to learn their first programming language..."). I have a small critique in that perspective that I hope you'll find useful for your future videos: an absolute beginner programmer has no idea what's an IDE, doesn't know about semicolons in other languages, doesn't know what compilation is etc., so a lot of what you're saying will sound like Klingon to him :) I think the tutorial is more appropriate for people that have a little programming knowledge from other languages.

[anonyme]

If you're still having problem recognizing "python". It's because Python.exe is not the search path of your operating system. Open CMD and type "setx PATH pythonpath".Your pythonpath is where your python.exe is located. For example: setx Path C:\Python34. Close and reopen CMD, and you should be good to go. Great videos Kevin! Thanks for posting these.

[davidnavratil]

Tried out your video, I'm a complete Newbie!! Worked perfect! Onward to Video 2 - Great Job!

[AxcessVR]

TYPE py or Py IF PYTHON ISNT RECOGNIZED IN CMD
worked for me :D

HOW-TO FIX PYTHON NOT BEING RECOGNIZED BY CMD ERROR(DO 4:25 BEFORE YOU DO THIS):

Reinstall Python.exe(It's in your Download folder if you haven't removed it. Install it if you did remove it). Next, click the "Modify" option and click "Yes". Now, let it load until it reaches it's loading point, next click every box(Make it have a Check mark) then click, "Next". Now, click every box(Make it have a Check mark) besides the two; "Install for all Users", and "Precompile standard library" and then click "Install". Wait until it installs and then it should be fixed. If you encounter problems, Comment below. :)

[jared]

For those of you having trouble getting cmd to recognize python:

"When installing there is an option that is left un-ticked 'Add Python.exe to Path'.
 
Select it to be installed on local drive and problems should disappear.
 
No need to install anything else or move folders around, just run the installer again> Un-install>Re-install with the correct option ticked."

- via Baileeeeyyyy (on the forum)

[Ryan-wxof]

For everyone who cant get cmd to recognize the python variable try this it worked for me. Instead of creating a new variable named python go to the PATH variable and edit the value by adding ;C:\Python34 to the end.

[migzsoriano]

When I Type <"Hello World"> In cmd it always says syntax error

[ItsSansom]

Ok I got it sorted. Anyone having the problem with the Python environmental variable, all you need to do is add the python location to the PATH variable. Make sure you don't delete anything that's already in there, just add on the end ";C:\Users\xyz\python34" or whatever that location is in your own case. I'm not entirely sure how eloquent a way this is but it's how it worked for me.

[Luvums]

I know literally nothing about coding, is there somewhere else I should start?

[austin]

just wanted to say i appreciate these video tutorials i literally have no idea what to do or where to begin or even use this information but i know if i keep watching ill learn and understand how to use these programs 

[CrypticControl]

Hi i am i beginner (probably why all you clicked this video), Anyways i am having trouble understanding anything you say like i dont know what cmd is or anything and could you please make a video about this or reply because this is frustrating as i thought this would be fun and quick but i under stand that it will take a long time to under stand but could you please direct me to a page that will teach me about everything and all these small details

[DrTel]

I didn't listened in class, so and watched your video, and my test got a 5! Thank you! :D

[underMe]

thank you it is very brief and helpful

[HiImRack]

I will save this video and come back. I still need to piece a few more puzzles together in order to grasp what I would use Python for. Thanks for sharing!

[mindsprawl]

56, 000 views and 260 likes, seriously show some manners.