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Python Basics Explained with Real-World Examples

https://medium.com/@pcodesdev/python-basics-the-complete-beginners-guide-to-programming-in-2026-a0fedf8fe6f7
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pcodesdev•1h ago
I created this guide after noticing most Python tutorials use abstract examples (foo, bar, myVar) that don't help beginners understand why they're learning something.

Instead, I used scenarios like: - Coffee shop order systems for variables - Email validation for string methods - Smart home automation for boolean logic - Login authentication for conditional statements

Each concept is tied to a practical use case. The goal was to show beginners how Python solves real problems, not just syntax.

I kept it focused on fundamentals (variables through functions) rather than trying to cover everything. Better to deeply understand basics than superficially know everything.

Happy to answer questions or hear feedback on what could be improved!

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