Lesson 01 · Intro to Programming & Python — Level II · Guide

April 30, 2026 · Bridge Academy Python Program

Learning goals

• State what programming is and what makes Python popular.
• Distinguish an interpreter from a compiler at a high level.
• Run first programs with print(), numbers, and arithmetic.
• Write clear comments and structure a short multi-line program.
• Recognize Python keywords, lexis, syntax, and semantics as concepts you will see again.

This lesson covers PCEP-30-02 objectives 1.1 and 1.2.