Python for Beginners – Full Course [Programming Tutorial]

Set up Replit

Go to replit.com and create a new Python replit to start coding in your browser.

Create variables

Define variables using descriptive names. In Python, use underscores for spaces. Assign values with the = operator and use quotes for strings.

Example: player_choice = 'rock'

Define functions

Create reusable code blocks with def followed by the function name and a colon. Indent the code inside the function.

Use return to send values back from the function.

Use dictionaries

Store key-value pairs in dictionaries using curly braces. Access values by their keys.

Example: {'player': 'rock', 'computer': 'paper'}

Get user input

Use the input() function to prompt the user and store their response in a variable.

Example: player_choice = input('Enter a choice: ')

Add randomness

Import the random library at the top of your file to make random choices for the computer.

Example: import random