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#7 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Python Set Path in Windows and Help

This video lesson explains how to access and run Python from the Windows command prompt by configuring the system environment variables. It also introduces the built-in help utility in Python, demonstrating how to explore topics, modules, and documentation directly from the interactive shell.

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By default, typing 'python' in the Windows command prompt may result in an error if the operating system does not recognize the path to the Python executable.

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To make Python accessible globally from the command prompt, you must add the Python installation directory and the 'scripts' folder to the system's Environment Variables (Path).

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After updating the environment variables, the command prompt must be restarted for the changes to take effect.

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Python includes a built-in interactive help system accessed by typing 'help()' in the Python prompt, allowing developers to read documentation and learn about various topics and modules without leaving the shell.

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Typing 'topics' inside the help utility lists available modules and concepts, and typing 'quit' exits the help prompt.

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25 Lessons Total

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#0 Python for Beginners | Programming Tutorial

#1 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Introduction to Python

#2 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Python Installation | PyCharm

#3 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Getting Started with Python

#4 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Variables in Python

#5 Python Tutorial for Beginners | List in Python

#6 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Tuple | Set in Python

Dictionary in Python

#7 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Python Set Path in Windows and Help

#8 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Python Editor | Sublime Text

#9 Python Tutorial for Beginners | More on Variables in Python

#10 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Data Types in Python

#11 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Operators in Python

#12 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Number System Conversion in Python

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#13 Python Tutorial for Beginners | IDLE Previous Command | Clear Screen?

#14 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Python BitWise Operators

#15 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Import Math Functions in Python

#16 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Working with PyCharm | Run | Debug | Trace | py file

#17 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Swap 2 Variables in Python

#18 Python Tutorial for Beginners | User input in Python | Command Line Input

#19 Python Tutorial for Beginners | If Elif Else Statement in Python

#20 Python Tutorial for Beginners | While Loop in Python

#21 Python Tutorial for Beginners | For Loop in Python

#22 Python Tutorial for Beginners | Break Continue Pass in Python

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