For beginners to start using python, it is important that you have a computer with an editor, a terminal and python installed on it. The editor which you should begin using can be a notepad (windows). It is preferable if you begin working on python 2 rather than jumping onto python 3 version. The pitfalls of Python are nothing but mistakes which newbies and at times even computer pros can make. So, in order to avoid facing such a situation let us learn more about these pitfalls and focus on avoiding them while programming