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PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON
Python has two basic programming modes— Script Mode and Interactive Mode.
Working in Interactive Mode
Interactive Mode is a command line shell which gives immediate result for each command. In
Interactive mode, we type one command at a time. Python executes the given command and gives
the output.
Follow these steps to start Python and work in Interactive Mode:
2 Scroll down the
list of programs and 3 Click on IDLE
click on Python 3.12 (Python 3.12 64-bit).
folder.
1 Click on
Start button.
The main IDLE window appears. IDLE stands for Integrated Development and Learning
Environment. It is a code editor which helps you to write and execute Python programs in the
editor itself.
Components of Python Window
There are two components of Python IDLE window:
Menu Bar: The Menu Bar of Python IDLE window is similar to the Menu Bar of other programs.
It has various menus such as File, Edit, Shell, Debug, Options, Window and Help.
Prompt: You will see a blinking cursor after the symbol (>>>) in the window. This is known as the
Prompt. The Prompt allows the user to enter commands directly into Python and get an output
instantly by pressing the Enter key.
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