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Python in 2025: From Zero to “Hello World” in Under 5 Minutes – Beginner-Friendly
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December 04, 2025
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Zero-install option → Replit or python.org/shell
Install locally → 2-click installer on Windows/Mac/Linux
One-line code: print("Hello World! I am coding in Python in 2025!")
Best editors: Thonny, VS Code, PyCharm Community
Perfect for absolute beginners — no complicated setup, start coding instantly!
Python in 2025: From Zero to “Hello World” in Under 5 Minutes – Beginner-Friendly
Option 1 – Fastest Way (Zero Installation – Recommended for Everyone)
Use an online Python editor → you can start coding immediately
Best free choices in 2025:
- replit.com → Click “+ Create” → choose Python → start typing
- python.org/shell → official in-browser Python
- trinket.io/python → super clean
Option 2 – Install Python on Your Computer (Works Forever Offline)
Windows (2 minutes)
1. Go to python.org/downloads
2. Click the big yellow button “Download Python 3.13” (or newer)
3. Run the installer → CHECK “Add Python to PATH” → click “Install Now”
4. Done!
Mac (1 minute)
1. Go to python.org/downloads
2. Download and run the macOS installer
3. Or just open Terminal and type: brew install python (if you have Homebrew)
Linux (30 seconds)
Open terminal and run:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3 python3-pip -y
Your Very First Python Program – Hello World
Just one line!
print("Hello World! I am coding in Python in 2025!")
How to run it:
- In Replit → type it and press Run
- On your computer → open Terminal/Command Prompt → type
python (or python3) and press Enter → type the line above → Enter again
- Or save as
hello.py → double-click or run python hello.py
Best Free Editors / IDEs in 2025 (All Free)
Beginner → Thonny (comes with Python or download separately)
Everyone’s favorite → VS Code + Python extension (Microsoft)
Pro level → PyCharm Community Edition (completely free)
Bonus: Run Python Directly in VS Code (Most Popular Setup 2025)
1. Install VS Code
2. Install “Python” extension by Microsoft
3. Create file → save as hello.py → paste the print line
4. Click the ▶️ button or press Ctrl+F5 → instant output!
You Are Now a Python Developer!
Next steps after Hello World:
- Variables & data types
- if/else loops
- Functions lists
- Build a calculator or a simple game
2. Click the big yellow button “Download Python 3.13” (or newer)
3. Run the installer → CHECK “Add Python to PATH” → click “Install Now”
4. Done!
2. Download and run the macOS installer
3. Or just open Terminal and type:
brew install python (if you have Homebrew)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3 python3-pip -y
print("Hello World! I am coding in Python in 2025!")
python (or python3) and press Enter → type the line above → Enter againhello.py → double-click or run python hello.py2. Install “Python” extension by Microsoft
3. Create file → save as hello.py → paste the print line
4. Click the ▶️ button or press Ctrl+F5 → instant output!
Drop a "Hello World" in the comments if you just ran your first Python program!