Learning Python: Understanding Git and GitHub Basics

As a beginner Python student, I’m slowly discovering that learning to code is not only about writing code: it’s also about understanding the tools around it. To start practicing Python on my computer, I first had to install: Python A code editor: VS Code Some recommended extensions (Python, Pylance, Copilot), following the guidance from the book Python Essentials For Dummies So far, so good. But after installing VS Code and opening it for the first time, I got a new recommendation: 👉 Install Git. At first, I was confused. I honestly thought Git and GitHub were the same thing. They are not. Here’s what I learned, in simple terms: Git is a version control tool you install on your computer. It helps you: Track changes in your Python code Save different versions of a project Go back to a previous version if something breaks Work more safely while learning and experimenting GitHub, on the other hand, is an online platform where you can store and share your projects. Git works locally; GitHub works online. As a beginner, understanding why I’m installing these tools has made learning less intimidating and more intentional. Even when it feels overwhelming, each tool has a purpose, and each step builds real-world skills. Learning Python is a journey, and I’m embracing it one tool at a time. If you’re learning to code: What tool confused you the most at the beginning? #python #learningtocode #git #datascience #careertransition AI-generated image

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