📘 README.md

Python Basics and Syntax

Welcome to python-basics-and-syntax, a beginner-friendly learning repository from the practice-python-for-beginners organization.

This repository focuses on introducing core Python concepts — including syntax, data types, and variables — with hands-on examples and unit tests to help learners verify their understanding.

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📚 Topics Covered

• Variables and data types
• Basic arithmetic operations
• Strings and formatting
• Writing and running simple test cases

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⚙️ Setup Instructions

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/practice-python-for-beginners/python-basics-and-syntax.git
   cd python-basics-and-syntax

2. (Optional) Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate   # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies (only pytest needed):

   pip install -r requirements.txt

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🗂️ Repository Structure

python-basics-and-syntax/
│
├── LICENSE
├── README.md
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├── exercises/
│   ├── variables_and_types.py
│   ├── basic_operations.py
│   ├── strings_and_formatting.py
│   └── tests/
│       ├── test_variables_and_types.py
│       ├── test_basic_operations.py
│       └── test_strings_and_formatting.py
│
└── requirements.txt

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🧠 How to Use

Each script in the exercises/ folder demonstrates a fundamental Python concept.
You can:

• Read the code and comments.
• Edit and run the exercises to experiment.
• Use the provided tests to validate your understanding.

Run all tests using:

pytest

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🧾 License

This repository is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GNU GPLv3).
See LICENSE for details.

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Happy coding!

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