Python code is readable almost like plain English. A classic first script:

print("Hello, World!")

name = input("What is your name? ")
print(f"Hello, {name}!")

Run it from the command line:

python3 hello.py

Python uses indentation (4 spaces by convention) instead of braces to delimit code blocks. This enforces readable code:

if True:
    print("Indented block")
    print("Still in the block")
print("Back to top level")

Check your Python version and start the interactive REPL (great for experimenting):

python3 --version
python3        # starts the interactive interpreter
>>> 2 + 2
4
>>> exit()