Python Party - Episode 1

We’re kicking off a brand-new “Python Study Sessions” series—learn right alongside host Andy Lapteff as he starts from absolute basics and builds momentum one concept at a time. In this first session, Andy walks through the installation of Python, setting up VS Code, running “Hello, world,” and getting comfortable with the Python REPL. Then we dive into fundamentals you’ll use everywhere: variables, print(), syntax highlighting, saving/running files, common traceback errors, and simple debugging in VS Code. This series is inspired by learning in public—join the community, ask questions, and study together as we work through Python Crash Course (3rd ed.). If you liked our recent, more technical BGP episode, you’ll love where this is headed. What you’ll learn Installing Python 3 and launching the interpreter Writing and running your first script in VS Code Variables 101: assignment, reassignment, and printing values Reading tracebacks and fixing name/syntax errors Beginner mindset tips for sticking with code We’ll stream future sessions and continue to publish the audio here. Want to follow along live, ask questions, or share your wins? Watch for stream announcements on our socials: @ArtOfNetEng. If this format helps you, tell us—rate the show, leave a comment, or share with a friend who’s been meaning to learn Python. Your feedback decides if we keep this series going. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the notification icon to get notified of our free Python Party Livestreams, where we learn Python fundamentals together: https://www.youtube.com/@artofneteng https://www.youtube.com/@erika_thedev FREE Learn to Code for network engineers course: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvfm4aNXLC8wiJs-YGVQXUwukv06z5NJS&si=EqTVV_57fkfHCpP_ https://www.youtube.com/@Tracketpacer Study Streams: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0DbZdkhZoc8t3X98tjB4lfKMRgq03LI&si=bJ9t1tM_3cmJwesR Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2127872/support Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/python-party-episode-1 Send us Fan Mail Support the show For everything AONE: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/