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Who is credited with inventing Python?
Who is credited with inventing Python?
- Bjarne Stroustrup
- Dennis Ritchie
- James Gosling
- Guido van Rossum (correct)
What inspired the naming of Python?
What inspired the naming of Python?
- A type of snake
- A circus troupe
- A programming paradigm
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (correct)
What is the correct syntax for a loop in Python?
What is the correct syntax for a loop in Python?
- foreach x in range(6):
- for loop x in range(6):
- for x in range(6): (correct)
- loop x in range(6):
In what decade was Python released?
In what decade was Python released?
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Which statement about Python is true?
Which statement about Python is true?
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What is the main purpose of the 'for' loop in Python as shown in the example?
What is the main purpose of the 'for' loop in Python as shown in the example?
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Which of the following is true regarding the founding of Python?
Which of the following is true regarding the founding of Python?
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Study Notes
Overview of Python
- Python is a high-level programming language widely used for various types of software development and data analysis.
- Invented in the late 1980s by Guido van Rossum, Python was designed to be easy to read and write, emphasizing code clarity.
Origin of the Name
- The language is named after the British comedy series "Monty Python's Flying Circus," reflecting a focus on fun and creativity in programming.
Loop Syntax in Python
- Python utilizes a clear and concise syntax for loops, enhancing code readability.
- A common loop structure employs the
forstatement combined with therange()function to iterate over a sequence of numbers. - Example loop syntax:
for x in range(6): circle(25) - This loop will execute the
circle(25)function six times, withxtaking values from 0 to 5.
Overview of Python
- Python is a high-level programming language widely used for various types of software development and data analysis.
- Invented in the late 1980s by Guido van Rossum, Python was designed to be easy to read and write, emphasizing code clarity.
Origin of the Name
- The language is named after the British comedy series "Monty Python's Flying Circus," reflecting a focus on fun and creativity in programming.
Loop Syntax in Python
- Python utilizes a clear and concise syntax for loops, enhancing code readability.
- A common loop structure employs the
forstatement combined with therange()function to iterate over a sequence of numbers. - Example loop syntax:
for x in range(6): circle(25) - This loop will execute the
circle(25)function six times, withxtaking values from 0 to 5.
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