Python is a high-level scripting language that is interpreted, uses indentation to identify code blocks, and is suitable for rapid prototyping. It has a neat syntax and abundant useful modules. To get started, install the Python interpreter and use an IDE like Eclipse with the Pydev plugin. The first code runs a "Hello World" print statement. Modules and packages in Python make functionality reusable by creating folders with an __init__.py file and importing paths.

1. PYTHON INTRODUCTION

2. PYTHON
• Scripting Language.
• High level semantics.
• Requires interpreter.
• Neat syntax
• Code block identified by indentation
• Suitable for rapid prototyping.
• Abundant useful python module.

3. GETTING STARTED
• To use IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
• Install python interpreter.
• Recommendation
• To use eclipse IDE (www.eclipse.org)
• To use pydev eclipse plugin
• First code
if __name__ == “main”:
print “Hello World”

4. MODULE/PACKAGE
• Available built-in modules
• To create custom module/package
• Create a folder.
• Create __init__.py inside the folder.
• To make module globally available  register the
path.
• Import example
import sys
If __name__ == ‘main’:
print sys.path