Learn the Basics of Programming.

 1. Understanding Basic Concepts

🔹Variables and Data Types

➡A variable is a container for storing data.

➡Data types define the kind of values a variable can hold (numbers, text, etc.).

Example (Python):

name = "Manish"  # String

age = 18  # Integer

height = 5.9  # Float

is_student = True  # Boolean

print(name, age, height, is_student)

➡ Common Data Types:

| Data Type | Example | Usage | |-----------|----------|------------| | String (str) | "Hello" | Stores text | | Integer (int) | 10 | Whole numbers | | Float (float) | 3.14 | Decimal numbers | | Boolean (bool) | True / False | Yes/No values |

🔹 Operators

Operators perform operations on variables and values.

➡ Basic Math Operators:

a = 10

b = 5

print(a + b)  # Addition → 15

print(a - b)  # Subtraction → 5

print(a * b)  # Multiplication → 50

print(a / b)  # Division → 2.0

➡ Comparison Operators: (Used for decision-making)

print(10 > 5)  # True

print(10 == 5)  # False

print(10 != 5)  # True

🔹Conditional Statements (if-else)

Conditional statements let the program make decisions based on conditions.

Example (Python):

age = 18

if age >= 18:

    print("You are an adult!")

else:

    print("You are a minor!")

➡ Output: You are an adult!

🔹 Loops (for, while)

Loops allow you to repeat tasks without writing the same code multiple times.

➡ For Loop (Repeats a task for a fixed number of times)

for i in range(1, 6):

    print("Hello", i)

➡ Output:

Hello 1

Hello 2

Hello 3

Hello 4

Hello 5

➡ While Loop (Repeats a task until a condition is met)

count = 1

while count <= 5:

    print("Counting:", count)

    count += 1

🔹 Functions (Reusable Code Blocks)

Functions allow you to write code once and use it multiple times.

Example (Python):

def greet(name):

    print("Hello, " + name + "!")

greet("Manish")

greet("Shetty")

➡ Output:

Hello, Manish!  

Hello, Shetty!

🔹 2. Practice What You Learn (Mini Challenges)

➡ Basic Challenge: Print your name, age, and favorite number.

➡ Math Challenge: Write a program to add two numbers.

➡ Decision-Making Challenge: Write a program that checks if a number is even or odd.

➡ Loop Challenge: Print numbers from 1 to 10 using a loop.

🔹 3. Next Steps

Once you're comfortable with these basics, move to:

➡ Small beginner projects (like a calculator, to-do list app, etc.).

➡ Understanding Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)