Building Python Script
Python is a versatile language and can be used for a range of tasks from automation to scientific computing. In this section, we will learn how to build a Python script.
Syntax
The syntax for building a Python script is as follows:
python path/to/script.py
Example
We will create a simple Python script that prints "Hello, World!".
# This is a simple Python script
print("Hello, World!")
Output
The output of the script would be:
Hello, World!
Explanation
The script consists of only one line of code - a print statement. The print statement takes a string argument as input and prints it to the console.
Use
Python scripts can be used for a variety of purposes, such as:
- Automating repetitive tasks
- Data analysis and visualization
- Web scraping
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Important Points
- Python scripts should have a .py extension.
- Syntax errors in the script can be identified using a Python interpreter.
- Python scripts can be executed on any platform that has Python installed.
Summary
In this section, we learned about building Python scripts. We saw the syntax for executing a Python script, the code for a simple "Hello, World!" script, and how Python scripts can be used for various purposes. We also discussed some important points to keep in mind while building Python scripts.