Introduction to Python Programming
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What year was Python first released?

  • 1995
  • 2000
  • 1989
  • 1991 (correct)

    • Which of the following is a notable feature of Python's syntax?

  • Employs curly brackets for defining functions
  • Requires parentheses for command completion
  • Uses semicolons to terminate statements
  • Relies on indentation to define scope (correct)

    • In what type of applications can Python be used?

  • Big data analysis and AI (correct)
  • Only web development
  • Automating spreadsheets
  • Creating mobile applications

    • How does Python execute code compared to other programming languages?

    <p>Runs code as soon as it is written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the versatility of Python is true?

    <p>Python works on multiple platforms including Windows and Linux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of comments in Python code?

    <p>To help explain code and improve readability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a basic data type in Python?

    <p>List</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the type() function do in Python?

    <p>Returns the data type of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, how are multi-line comments indicated?

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    What is the main difference between type casting and type conversion?

    <p>Type casting may result in a smaller data type than the source, whereas type conversion cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does type casting typically occur?

    <p>During the program design by the programmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding type conversion?

    <p>The destination data type can never be smaller than the source data type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is type casting also referred to as narrowing conversion?

    <p>The destination type may be smaller than the source type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would type conversion be inappropriate?

    <p>Converting from a float to an integer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of type conversion?

    <p>It is performed automatically by the compiler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the range() function return by default?

    <p>A sequence of numbers starting from 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool or method is typically needed for type casting in programming?

    <p>A casting operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use case for type casting in programming?

    <p>Converting a boolean to an integer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a for loop is interrupted by a break statement?

    <p>The loop terminates without executing the else block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you specify the increment value in a range() function?

    <p>By adding a third parameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What keyword is used to define a function in Python?

    <p>def</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is correct concerning an empty for loop?

    <p>It should contain a pass statement to avoid an error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a nested loop, when is the inner loop executed?

    <p>For each iteration of the outer loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do arguments serve in a function?

    <p>To pass information into the function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the continue statement do in a for loop?

    <p>It skips the remaining code in the current iteration and continues to the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between type casting and type conversion in Python?

    <p>Type casting is more efficient and reliable than type conversion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which keyword in Python is used to handle conditions that are not captured by previous if or elif statements?

    <p>else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will happen if a while loop's condition evaluates to false immediately?

    <p>The loop will not execute at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the continue statement in a while loop?

    <p>To skip the current iteration and proceed to the next.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Python, which of the following is true regarding a for loop?

    <p>It can execute a set of statements once for each item in an iterable without pre-setting an index.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the break statement is executed within a loop?

    <p>The loop will terminate immediately, regardless of the loop condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows Python to define the scope of code blocks in conditional statements?

    <p>Indentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an elif statement function in Python?

    <p>It allows for the testing of additional conditions if previous conditions were false.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes how Python defines code blocks?

    <p>Using indentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of unpacking in Python collections?

    <p>To extract values from collections into variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Python comments is correct?

    <p>Multi-line comments can be created using triple quotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following data types is a mutable collection in Python?

    <p>All of the above except Tuple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can multiple variables be assigned the same value in Python?

    <p>Using a single assignment statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Python's data types?

    <p>Python uses classes to define its data types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context are the print() and input() functions used in Python?

    <p>For displaying and capturing user input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the control structures available in Python?

    <p>Python has both conditional statements and loops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Python?

    • Created by Guido van Rossum and released in 1991, Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language
    • Python is widely used in AI, ML, web development, automation, and more
    • Known for its simplicity and readability

    What can Python do?

    • Python can be used on a server to create web applications
    • Python can be used with software to create workflows.
    • Python can connect to database systems.
    • Python can read and modify files.
    • Python can handle big data and perform complex mathematics.
    • Python is used for rapid prototyping, or for production-ready software development.

    Why Python?

    • Python is platform independent and can run on different operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi, etc).
    • Python’s simple syntax is similar to the English language.
    • Python’s syntax allows developers to write programs with fewer lines than other programming languages.
    • Python runs on an interpreter system, enabling quick execution of code as soon as it is written. This speeds up prototyping.
    • Python can be treated in a procedural, object-oriented, or functional way.

    Python vs Other Languages

    • Python has similarities to the English language and mathematics, emphasizing readability.
    • Python uses new lines to complete a command, contrasting with other languages that often use semicolons or parentheses.
    • Python relies on indentation (whitespace) to define scope (loops, functions, and classes), while other languages typically use curly-brackets.

    Why Python for AI and ML?

    • Simplicity and readability make Python easy to learn and write.
    • Extensive libraries, such as NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, and Keras, provide pre-built functionality.
    • Active community support ensures a large and active Python community for AI and ML.
    • Platform independence allows Python to run on various platforms.
    • Integration capabilities enable Python to work well with other languages and tools.

    Python Basics

    • Variables and data types:
      • Strings (str)
      • Integers (int)
      • Floats (float)
      • Booleans (bool)

    Python Syntax and Structure

    • Python uses indentation (whitespace) to define code blocks (not braces {}).
    • Python is a case-sensitive language.
    • Semicolons are not required to end statements.

    Python Comments

    • Single-line comments: Use # before the comment text
    • Multi-line comments: Use triple quotes (''' or """)
    • Purpose: Comments help explain code and improve readability.

    Data Types in Python

    • Basic data types:

      • Numbers
      • Strings
      • Booleans

    • Collections:

      • Lists
      • Tuples
      • Dictionaries
      • Sets

    Data Types in Python - Examples

    • Example Data Type
    • x = "Hello World" str (String)
    • x = 20 int (Integer)
    • x = 20.5 float
    • x = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"] list
    • x = ("apple", "banana", "cherry") tuple
    • x = {"name" : "John", "age" : 36} dict (Dictionary)
    • x = {"apple", "banana", "cherry"} set
    • x = True bool (Boolean)

    Control Structures in Python

    • Conditional Statements:
      • if
      • elif
      • else
    • Loops:
      • for loop
      • while loop

    Basic Input and Output

    • Output: Use the print() function to display text or variable values.
    • Input: Use input() function to capture user input.

    Python Variables

    • Assign values to multiple variables in one line:
      • x, y, z = "Orange", "Banana", "Cherry"
    • Assign the same value to multiple variables in one line:
      • x = y = z = "Orange"

    Python Collections

    • Unpacking allows you to extract values from collections (lists, tuples, etc.) into variables.

    Getting the Data Type

    • The type() function determines the data type of any object.

    Python Conversion

    • Casting allows you to specify a data type for a variable.

    Python Casting

    • Casting converts one type to another by the programmer using the casting operator during program design. Casting can be used for compatible and incompatible data types. The destination data type can be smaller than the source.

    Type Conversion

    • Type Conversion is done by a compiler at compile time. The destination data type must be larger than the source data type. Only compatible data types are supported.

    Casting vs Conversion

    • Casting Conversion
      • Converted by the programmer - Converted by the compiler
      • Uses a casting operator - No casting operator required
      • Destination data type can be smaller than source - Destination data type must be larger than source
      • Supports compatible and incompatible types - Only compatible data types

    Python Conditional Statements

    • Equal a == b
    • Not Equals a != b
    • Less than a < b
    • Greater than a > b
    • Less than or equal to a <= b
    • Greater than or equal to a >= b

    Python Conditional Statements

    • The if keyword is used for conditional statements.
    • Python uses indentation (whitespace) to define the scope of if, elif, and else blocks.

    Python Loops

    • Python provides two primitive loop commands:
      • While loops
      • For Loops

    While Loop

    • Executing code as long as a condition is true:
      • While (conditional statement):
        • code to execute
    • The break statement exits the loop even if the while condition is true.
    • The continue statement stops the current iteration and moves to the next one.
    • The else statement executes code once when the condition is no longer true.

    For Loop

    • Iterates through a sequence (list, tuple, dictionary, set, or string).
    • for loop iterates through each item in a sequence without the need for an index variable.
    • Strings, being iterable objects, can be looped through, as they contain sequences of characters.
    • The break statement allows you to stop the loop before it iterates through all items.
    • The continue statement skips the current iteration and moves to the next one.
    • The range() function generates a sequence of numbers, enabling iteration for a specific number of times.
      • range(stop): starts from 0, increments by 1, and ends at stop (exclusive).
      • range(start, stop): starts at start, increments by 1, and ends at stop (exclusive).
      • range(start, stop, step): starts at start, increments by step, and ends at stop (exclusive).
    • The else block in a for loop executes code only if the loop is finished without a break statement.
    • Nested loops - A loop within a loop, where the inner loop executes for each iteration of the outer loop.

    For Loop - Empty Loop

    • For loops cannot be empty, but if you need an empty loop for any reason, use the pass statement to avoid errors.

    Functions

    • A function is a block of code that executes when called.
    • Data can be passed into a function as parameters.
    • Functions can return a result.
    • Functions are defined using the def keyword in Python.
    • To call a function, use the function name followed by parentheses.

    Arguments

    • Arguments are passed into functions as information. They are specified after the function name inside parentheses, separated by commas.

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