---
title: pythonSyntaxOverview
tags:
  - python
  - syntax
  - overview
  - basics
aliases:
  - python syntax
  - syntax reference
  - python basics
---

> [!note] Overview of Python Syntax  
> Python emphasizes **readability and simplicity**. Its syntax is designed to be clean, consistent, and human-friendly.
>
> Key syntax elements include:
> - **Indentation** instead of braces for code blocks  
> - **Colons `:`** to begin blocks (like loops, functions, conditionals)  
> - **Comments** start with `#` and are ignored by the interpreter  
> - **Snake_case** for variable and function names  
> - **Whitespace** matters for structure, not between expressions
> 
> > [!example] Minimal Example  
> > ```python
> > # This is a comment
> > def greet(name):
> >     print("Hello,", name)
> > 
> > if True:
> >     greet("Void")
> > ```
> 
> > [!tip] Syntax Philosophy  
> > - “There should be one — and preferably only one — obvious way to do it.” — The Zen of Python
> 
> > [!info] Related Notes  
> > - [[variableNamingRules]]  
> > - [[variableNamingBestPractices]]  
> > - [[comments]]  
> > - [[booleans]]  
> > - [[arithmeticOperators]]  
> > - [[typeConversions]]  
> > - [[conditionals]]  
>