Creating Your First Program

Step 1: Launch the PyCharm Editor, where an introductory screen awaits you. To initiate a new project, simply click on “Create New Project.”

Step 2: You’ll be prompted to choose a location for your project. Feel free to keep the default location or select a new one. It’s advisable to rename the project from the default “untitled” to a more meaningful name, such as “FirstProject.” PyCharm should automatically detect the previously installed Python interpreter. Click the “Create” button to proceed.

Step 3: Navigate to the “File” menu, select “New,” and then choose “Python File.”

Step 4: A pop-up window will appear; enter the desired file name (let’s say “HelloWorld”) and click “OK.”

Step 5: Input a simple program: print('Hello World!').

Step 6: Head to the “Run” menu and select “Run” to execute your program.

Step 7: Witness the program output displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Step 8: Don’t fret if you haven’t installed PyCharm Editor. You can still run the code from the command prompt. Simply enter the correct path of the file in the command prompt to execute the program.

Step 9: If encountering difficulties running the program, an alternative is the Python Online Editor. You can copy and run the provided code in this editable online environment.

Feel free to explore the world of Python programming as you take these initial steps in creating and executing your Python program.