By skyforbes by Vignesh Selvaraj
Introduction: The Day I Decided to Finally Learn Python
A few months ago, I found myself staring at a blank VS Code window, wondering where to even begin. I had heard Python was easy, beginner-friendly, and powerful, but when you’re just starting out — nothing feels easy.
Then came ChatGPT.
At first, I thought of it as just a fancy chatbot that answers questions. But when I asked, “Hey, can you help me write my first Python script?” — it didn’t just dump code at me. It became my patient mentor. It explained every line, suggested better ways, and even helped me debug when things broke.
That moment changed how I saw coding forever.
In this story, I’ll walk you through exactly how I used ChatGPT to write my first Python script — step by step. Whether you’re someone who’s never written a single line of code or someone curious about AI-assisted learning, this guide is for you.
Step 1: Setting the Scene — Your Tools Matter
Before I even started typing, I needed a proper environment. ChatGPT told me:
“Python works best when you have it installed locally. Let’s set up a…