And Python, more than any other language, makes that first step easier and more enjoyable.” Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Python Programming makes learning even more fun.

In 2024, more than 850 people from 33 states and Canada registered for the competition. Register for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge is still open and will be through the end of the competition.

Python is an ever-evolving language, and these basic terms will help you understand some of what's out there. However, these terms aren't all you need to know to fully grasp the language.

This year’s challenge begins Friday at midnight and will end August 18 at 5 p.m. Going into the weekend, there were 729 competitors who had registered, challenge spokesperson Lisa Thompson told CNN.