Python Tutorial

From Basics to Advanced Applications

Author

Ameyanagi

Published

May 25, 2025

Python Tutorial

Welcome to the comprehensive Python tutorial! This book will take you from Python basics to advanced applications.

What You’ll Learn

This tutorial is designed for mixed skill levels and covers:

Environment Setup - uv, poetry, miniforge, Git/GitHub, VS Code
Python Basics - Syntax, data types, control flow, functions
Object-Oriented Programming - Classes, inheritance, advanced patterns
Advanced Topics - Type hints, async programming, multiprocessing
Real Applications - Data science, automation, web development

Tutorial Features

🖥️ Interactive Examples - Code with execution output
📝 Exercises & Quizzes - Test your understanding
🚀 Hands-on Projects - Build real applications
🎯 Multiple Formats - Book, slides, PDF
🌐 Bilingual - Available in English and Japanese

⚡ NEW: Live Interactive Python + File Uploads

This tutorial now features Quarto Live and Quarto Drop - run and modify Python code directly in your browser AND upload your own data files! No installation required, perfect for immediate hands-on learning with real data.

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy
Willingness to learn and experiment
Python 3.12+ (we’ll help you install it!)

How to Use This Tutorial

Linear Learning - Follow chapters in order for best results
Practice Code - Run every example yourself
Complete Exercises - Reinforce your learning
Build Projects - Apply knowledge to real problems

📚 Book Chapters

Ready to start your Python journey? Let’s begin with Environment Setup!

🎬 Interactive RevealJS Slides

Professional presentation slides with full navigation controls and mobile optimization:

🎯 View All Slides Collection →

Core Python Concepts

🚀 Introduction & Setup - Get started with Python and uv
📊 Data Types & Collections - Lists, dictionaries, sets
🔀 Control Flow - If/else statements, loops
⚙️ Functions - Reusable code blocks
🚨 Error Handling - Try/except patterns

Code Organization

📦 Modules & Packages - Code organization
🏗️ Classes & Objects - Object-oriented programming
🔗 Inheritance - Advanced OOP concepts
🏷️ Type Hints - Modern Python typing

Advanced Applications

📈 Data Science - NumPy, Pandas, Machine Learning
🤖 Generative AI - OpenAI, Azure, RAG, Caching
🌐 IoT Connectivity - Serial, Modbus, InfluxDB

🎮 RevealJS Features:

Navigation: Arrow keys, mouse clicks, touch gestures (iPhone compatible)
Shortcuts: ESC (overview), F (fullscreen), S (speaker view)
Interactive: Chalkboard (B key), Menu, Progress bar
Mobile: Optimized for all devices including smartphones

# Python Tutorial {.unnumbered} Welcome to the comprehensive Python tutorial! This book will take you from Python basics to advanced applications. ## What You'll Learn This tutorial is designed for mixed skill levels and covers: - **Environment Setup** - uv, poetry, miniforge, Git/GitHub, VS Code - **Python Basics** - Syntax, data types, control flow, functions - **Object-Oriented Programming** - Classes, inheritance, advanced patterns - **Advanced Topics** - Type hints, async programming, multiprocessing - **Real Applications** - Data science, automation, web development ## Tutorial Features - 🖥️ **Interactive Examples** - Code with execution output - 📝 **Exercises & Quizzes** - Test your understanding - 🚀 **Hands-on Projects** - Build real applications - 🎯 **Multiple Formats** - Book, slides, PDF - 🌐 **Bilingual** - Available in English and Japanese ::: {.callout-tip} ## ⚡ NEW: Live Interactive Python + File Uploads This tutorial now features **Quarto Live** and **Quarto Drop** - run and modify Python code directly in your browser AND upload your own data files! No installation required, perfect for immediate hands-on learning with real data. ::: ## Prerequisites - Basic computer literacy - Willingness to learn and experiment - Python 3.12+ (we'll help you install it!) ## How to Use This Tutorial 1. **Linear Learning** - Follow chapters in order for best results 2. **Practice Code** - Run every example yourself 3. **Complete Exercises** - Reinforce your learning 4. **Build Projects** - Apply knowledge to real problems ## 📚 Book Chapters Ready to start your Python journey? Let's begin with [Environment Setup](book/01-setup.qmd)! ## 🎬 Interactive RevealJS Slides Professional presentation slides with full navigation controls and mobile optimization: [**🎯 View All Slides Collection →**](slides/){.btn .btn-primary .btn-lg} ### **Core Python Concepts** - [🚀 Introduction & Setup](slides/01-intro.html) - Get started with Python and uv - [📊 Data Types & Collections](slides/02-data-types.html) - Lists, dictionaries, sets - [🔀 Control Flow](slides/03-control-flow.html) - If/else statements, loops - [⚙️ Functions](slides/04-functions.html) - Reusable code blocks - [🚨 Error Handling](slides/05-error-handling.html) - Try/except patterns ### **Code Organization** - [📦 Modules & Packages](slides/06-modules.html) - Code organization - [🏗️ Classes & Objects](slides/07-classes.html) - Object-oriented programming - [🔗 Inheritance](slides/08-inheritance.html) - Advanced OOP concepts - [🏷️ Type Hints](slides/09-type-hints.html) - Modern Python typing ### **Advanced Applications** - [📈 Data Science](slides/12-data-science.html) - NumPy, Pandas, Machine Learning - [🤖 Generative AI](slides/15-generative-ai.html) - OpenAI, Azure, RAG, Caching - [🌐 IoT Connectivity](slides/14-iot-connectivity.html) - Serial, Modbus, InfluxDB ### **🎮 RevealJS Features:** - **Navigation**: Arrow keys, mouse clicks, touch gestures (iPhone compatible) - **Shortcuts**: `ESC` (overview), `F` (fullscreen), `S` (speaker view) - **Interactive**: Chalkboard (`B` key), Menu, Progress bar - **Mobile**: Optimized for all devices including smartphones ## 🌐 Language Navigation - 🇺🇸 **English** (Current) - You're viewing the English version - 🇯🇵 **日本語版** - [Switch to Japanese version](../ja/index.html) - 🏠 **Main Landing** - [Back to homepage](../index.html) --- **Ready to learn Python?** Start with [Environment Setup](book/01-setup.qmd) or explore the [interactive slides](slides/) above!