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    "# Introduction to Python: Basic Concepts for Beginners"
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    "## Step 1: Displaying Text on the Screen\n",
    "To make the computer show a message, we use the `print()` function.\n",
    "The word 'function' means a small command that does a specific task."
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    "print(\"Hello, world!\")  # This will show the words: Hello, world!"
   ]
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    "## Step 2: Displaying Numbers\n",
    "We can also show numbers on the screen:"
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    "print(123)  # This will show the number: 123"
   ]
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   "source": [
    "## Step 3: Combining Text and Information\n",
    "We can show both text and information like names or numbers together."
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    "name = \"Ana\"  # We are saving the name 'Ana' in a box called 'name'\n",
    "age = 25      # We are saving the number 25 in a box called 'age'\n",
    "\n",
    "# Method 1: Using commas to combine them\n",
    "print(\"Hello, my name is\", name, \"and I am\", age, \"years old.\")\n",
    "\n",
    "# Method 2: Using the + sign (we need to convert numbers to text)\n",
    "print(\"Hello, my name is \" + name + \" and I am \" + str(age) + \" years old.\")"
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    "## Step 4: Getting User Input\n",
    "To ask the user to type something, we use the `input()` function."
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    "user_name = input(\"Enter your name: \")  # This asks for the user's name\n",
    "print(\"Hello,\", user_name, \"!\")  # Shows a greeting with the name"
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   "source": [
    "## Step 5: Input as Text\n",
    "Important: Whatever the user types is saved as text (even if it's a number)."
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    "user_age = input(\"Enter your age: \")  # The user types their age\n",
    "print(\"Your age is:\", user_age)  # Shows the age (but it's still text)"
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   "source": [
    "## Step 6: Converting Text to Numbers\n",
    "If we want to do math with the age, we need to turn the text into a number."
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      "In 5 years you will be 11 years old.\n"
     ]
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    "user_age = int(input(\"Enter your age (number): \"))  # int() changes text to a number\n",
    "print(\"In 5 years you will be\", user_age + 5, \"years old.\")  # Now we can add numbers"
   ]
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   "source": [
    "## Step 7: Comments in Python\n",
    "Anything after a `#` is a comment. Comments are for humans to understand the code.\n",
    "The computer ignores comments when running the code."
   ]
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   "source": [
    "## Step 8: Practical Exercises\n",
    "Now, it's your turn! Here are some exercises to practice."
   ]
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   "id": "exercise1",
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   "source": [
    "### Exercise 1: Name Greeting\n",
    "Write a program that asks for the user's name and prints a personalized greeting.\n",
    "For example:\n",
    "```\n",
    "Enter your name: John\n",
    "Hello, John!\n",
    "```"
   ]
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   "id": "exercise2",
   "metadata": {},
   "source": [
    "### Exercise 2: Full Name\n",
    "Write a program that asks for the user's first name and last name and prints their full name."
   ]
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   "id": "exercise3",
   "metadata": {},
   "source": [
    "### Exercise 3: Favorite Color\n",
    "Write a program that asks for the user's favorite color and prints a message like:\n",
    "```\n",
    "Your favorite color is blue!\n",
    "```"
   ]
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   "id": "exercise4",
   "metadata": {},
   "source": [
    "### Exercise 4: Hobby Introduction\n",
    "Write a program that asks for the user's favorite hobby and prints a message like:\n",
    "```\n",
    "Your favorite hobby is painting!\n",
    "```"
   ]
  },
  {
   "cell_type": "markdown",
   "id": "exercise5",
   "metadata": {},
   "source": [
    "### Exercise 5: City Introduction\n",
    "Write a program that asks for the user's city and prints a message like:\n",
    "```\n",
    "You live in Madrid!\n",
    "```"
   ]
  }
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