Writing and Executing Python Scripts in Linux for Python Automation Before we dive into the process of writing and executing Python scripts in Linux, let’s quickly recap what Python Automation is all about. Python Automation is the use of Python programming language to automate repetitive tasks, streamline processes, and improve productivity. It allows you to write scripts that can perform various actions, such as file manipulation, data analysis, web scraping, and much more. In this tutorial, we will focus on how to write and execute Python scripts specifically in the Linux environment. Linux is a popular operating system among developers due to its flexibility and vast array of tools. So, let’s get started! 1. Open a terminal: To begin, open a terminal in Linux. You can do this by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for “terminal” in your application launcher. 2. Create a new Python script: Next, let’s create a new Python script file. In the terminal, navigate to the directory where you want to create the script. You can use the “cd” command to change directories. For example, if you want to create the script in your home directory, run the following command: “` cd ~ “` Once you are in the desired directory, create a new Python script file using your favorite text editor. For example: “` nano script.py “` This will open the Nano text editor with a blank file named “script.py”. You can replace “script.py” with any name you prefer. 3. Write your Python code: Now, you can start writing your Python code within the text editor. For demonstration purposes, let’s write a simple script that prints “Hello, World!” to the console. Enter the following code into the text editor: “`python print(“Hello, World!”) “` 4. Save the Python script: After writing your Python code, save the script by pressing Ctrl+O in Nano. It will prompt you to enter the filename to save the script. Keep the existing filename or enter a new one if desired, then press Enter. Finally, press Ctrl+X to exit the text editor. 5. Make the script executable: By default, Python scripts are not executable in Linux. To make your script executable, you’ll need to set the correct permissions. In the terminal, navigate to the directory where your script is located. For example: “` cd ~/path/to/script “` Once you are in the script directory, run the following command to make the script executable: “` chmod +x script.py “` 6. Execute the Python script: Now that your script is executable, you can run it by simply typing its name in the terminal. For example, to execute the “script.py” script, run the following command: “` ./script.py “` This will execute the script, and you should see the output “Hello, World!” printed to the console. Congratulations! You have successfully written and executed a Python script in Linux. This is just the beginning of Python Automation, and from here, you can explore and create more complex scripts to automate various tasks. Remember, you can always modify, update, or extend your Python scripts using any text editor and execute them in Linux as long as you have the necessary permissions. Feel free to explore more Python Automation concepts and techniques to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow. Happy scripting!