python-tutorial

name	python-tutorial
description	Python programming tutorial and best practices. Use when the user asks about Python basics, syntax, or wants to learn Python programming.

Python Tutorial Skill

This skill provides Python programming guidance and includes bundled resources for learning.

When to Use

• User wants to learn Python basics
• User asks about Python syntax or features
• User needs Python code examples
• User wants to understand Python best practices

Core Concepts

1. Variables and Types

# Basic types
name = "Alice"           # str
age = 25                # int
height = 1.75           # float
is_student = True       # bool

# Collections
numbers = [1, 2, 3]     # list
coords = (10, 20)       # tuple
unique_ids = {1, 2, 3}  # set
person = {"name": "Bob", "age": 30}  # dict

2. Control Flow

# If statements
if age >= 18:
    print("Adult")
elif age >= 13:
    print("Teenager")
else:
    print("Child")

# Loops
for num in range(5):
    print(num)

while condition:
    # do something
    pass

3. Functions

def greet(name: str) -> str:
    """Greet someone by name."""
    return f"Hello, {name}!"

# Lambda functions
square = lambda x: x ** 2

4. Classes

class Person:
    def __init__(self, name: str, age: int):
        self.name = name
        self.age = age

    def greet(self) -> str:
        return f"Hi, I'm {self.name}"

Best Practices

1. Use Type Hints: Makes code more readable and catches errors
2. Follow PEP 8: Python's style guide
3. Write Docstrings: Document functions and classes
4. Use List Comprehensions: More Pythonic than loops
5. Handle Exceptions: Use try/except appropriately

Available Resources

This skill includes bundled resources:

• Scripts: Example Python scripts demonstrating concepts
• References: Additional documentation and cheat sheets
• Assets: Templates and starter code

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