Python for Absolute Beginners

[Note: This workshop is cross-listed in Generative AI for Absolute Beginner]

# 🐍 Python for Absolute Beginners

A 60-Minute Hands-On Workshop

Vibe Coding is a new, creative way to build AI applications with AI—fast, idea-driven, and surprisingly accessible. But to build AI applications effectively, you need a foundation in Python. This workshop is your on-ramp.

Whether you’re brand new to coding or returning after a break, this session will give you a confident start with Python—the most popular language in AI development today.

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### 🧭 What We’ll Cover

In this 60-minute workshop, you’ll learn by doing, using a series of beginner-friendly Jupyter notebooks:

• How to write and run Python code interactively
• Key programming concepts: variables, input/output, conditionals, loops, lists, and functions
• How to build small but powerful programs like a quiz app
• Why mastering these fundamentals matters when building AI-powered applications

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### 🔧 Tools We’ll Use

• Python – the essential language for AI and data science
• Jupyter Notebooks – an interactive coding environment that’s great for beginners
• MyBinder – run notebooks directly in your browser, no installation needed

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### 📦 Materials & Access

All participants will receive access to:

• The complete set of annotated Jupyter notebooks
• A MyBinder launch link to run notebooks live in the cloud
• Solution notebooks and wrap-up materials to keep learning after the session

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### 👥 Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

• Absolute beginners to programming or Python
• Learners with some coding experience who want a clear and structured Python refresher
• Anyone curious about how Python connects to AI development

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This session is designed to be hands-on, accessible, and encouraging. No prior knowledge required—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.