Coding Exercise: Writing your first Python program

Congratulations on taking your first step into the fascinating world of Python programming with PyCharm!

In this tutorial, we’ll embark together on a hands-on adventure, where you’ll learn how to write and run your very first Python program using PyCharm, a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) designed to streamline your coding experience.

Creating a New Project

1. Open PyCharm:
   • Once the initial setup is complete, PyCharm’s main window will open.
     
     
2. Create a New Project:
   • Click on “Create New Project” or go to “File” > “New Project.”
   • Choose the project type and location.
     
     
3. Select Python Interpreter:
   • PyCharm will automatically detect the installed Python interpreter. If not, you can configure it by clicking on the gear icon next to the interpreter dropdown.
     
     

Writing and Running Python Code

1. Create a Python File:
   • Right-click on the project in the Project Explorer pane.
   • Select “New” > “Python File.”
   • Enter a name for your file (e.g., main.py) and click “OK.”
     
     
2. Write Some Code:
   • In the editor window, write your Python code. For example: print("Hello, PyCharm!")
     
     
3. Run the Code:
   • Right-click anywhere in the editor window.
   • Select “Run ‘main'” (or the name of your file).
   • Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+F10 on Windows).
     
     
4. View Output:
   • The output of your code will be displayed in the Run window at the bottom of the IDE.