Most programming books begin with something like:

“First, let’s install Python…”

But for many beginners, this is where the frustration starts:

“Python seems hard to start…”
“I’m afraid of installing the wrong thing and breaking my computer…”

If you’ve ever felt this way, I have good news for you:
You can start writing Python without installing anything.

In this page, we’ll introduce Google Colaboratory (also known as Google Colab),
a free, cloud-based tool that lets anyone start coding in Python — right from your browser.

No installation. No setup.
You’ll have a working Python environment in under 5 minutes.

That’s why this page starts differently.
Our first goal is simple: Get Python running with zero stress.

Let’s get started!

What Is Google Colab?

Google Colab is a free online tool developed by Google.
It allows you to write and run Python code entirely in your browser — no downloads required.

It’s like Google Docs, but for Python programming.

Here’s why it’s amazing:

✅ No installation

✅ Runs in any modern web browser

✅ Works on any device — Windows, Mac, Chromebook

✅ Includes many popular Python libraries out of the box

✅ Automatically saves your work to your Google Drive

If you’ve ever used Gmail or Google Docs, you already have everything you need.

Let’s Set Up Google Colab (It Takes Less Than 5 Minutes)

Step 1｜Get a Google Account

If you already have a Gmail or Google account — great!
If not, visit this page to create one for free:
👉 Create Google Account

You’ll just need your name, email, password, and a quick confirmation via email.

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Step 2｜ Open Google Drive

1. In your web browser, search for “Google Drive”
2. Click the link that says Google Drive – Sign In
3. Log in using your Google account

→ You’ll arrive at your Google Drive homepage

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Step 3｜Add Google Colaboratory to Your Drive

1. Click the ‘+ New’ button in the top-left corner
2. Scroll down and choose ‘More’
3. Click ‘+ Connect more apps’
4. In the search bar, type “Colaboratory”
5. Click ‘Install’ on the app that appears

🎉 Google Colab is now added to your Drive!
You’ll find it in the ‘More’ section whenever you create a new file.

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Step 4｜Open a New Notebook

Let’s confirm the notebook opens properly.

1. In Google Drive, click + New → More → Google Colaboratory
2. A new tab will open with a fresh notebook

That’s it!
Now, You’re ready to start coding🎉

What You’ve Accomplished So Far

👍Set up your Google account

👍Accessed Google Drive

👍Added Google Colab

👍Opened your first Python notebook — without installing a thing

Google Colab is the perfect first step into the world of programming.
Simple, safe, and 100% free.

What’s Next?

In the next , we’ll Learn your first Python code with simple calculations and print statements.

But for now, take a moment to celebrate:

You’re officially a beginner Python programmer 🙌

💌Want More?

📘 Check out the full beginner-friendly book: “Python & AI for Absolute Beginners”

🎥 Follow the YouTube series here