The Art of Network Engineering 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
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