Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
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Which individual pointed out a missing semi-colon?

  • Will McGinnis
  • Kuang He
  • Frank Hecker
  • Swarup Sahoo (correct)

Who spotted that a variable named input shadows a built-in function?

  • Animesh B
  • Victor Simeone (correct)
  • Daniel Neilson
  • Stephen Gregory

What kind of error did Martin Caspersen find?

  • Round-off errors (correct)
  • Typographical error
  • Missing documentation
  • Syntax error

Which contributor suggested a clarification for an exercise?

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Who is known for correcting an error about the order of operations?

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Which person translated the book into Italian and provided corrections?

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Who reported issues with links and changes in error messages?

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Which individual corrected a misstatement regarding Fermat’s last theorem?

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Which method is typically used to initialize an object in a class?

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What is the primary advantage of using pure functions in programming?

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What concept allows an object to take on different forms or behaviors in object-oriented programming?

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What is operator overloading primarily used for in a programming context?

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In object-oriented programming, what does 'debugging' primarily involve?

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Which term describes the ability of a class to inherit properties and methods from another class?

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What is the primary purpose of the str method in a class?

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What is the significance of 'modifiers' in function definitions?

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What is the primary skill emphasized for a computer scientist?

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Which programming language is highlighted in this content as a high-level language?

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What is one disadvantage of high-level programming languages compared to low-level languages?

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What does portability of high-level languages refer to?

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How do computer scientists use formal languages similar to mathematicians?

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What aspect of programming is considered an excellent opportunity according to the content?

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Which feature is NOT associated with high-level programming languages?

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What does the content suggest about the relationship between programming and systems observation?

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What is the primary characteristic of formal languages as compared to natural languages?

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Which example best illustrates a syntactically correct mathematical statement?

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What is defined as a fundamental element of a language that includes words and numbers?

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What would make the statement '3 + = 3' syntactically incorrect?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes programming languages?

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What would be an example of an invalid token in programming languages?

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What is the primary focus of the syntax rules in formal languages?

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Which type of syntax rule concerns how tokens are structured within a statement?

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What is the primary focus of the advice given regarding interactions with computers?

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What is defined as the process of formulating a problem, finding a solution, and expressing the solution?

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What does the term 'source code' refer to?

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What is 'portability' in the context of programming?

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Which of these describes an executable file?

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What is the main difference between 'interpret' and 'compile'?

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What best describes the term 'script' in programming?

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In programming, what is meant by 'interactive mode'?

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What is the primary difference between fruitful functions and void functions?

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What happens if a fruitful function is called without storing or displaying its result in a script?

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What type of error occurs when trying to access an undefined variable inside a function?

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What does a traceback display when an error occurs during a function call?

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What is the special value returned when trying to capture the result of a void function?

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How can a script demonstrate the use of a fruitful function correctly?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding Python functions mentioned?

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What indicates the current function running within a traceback?

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Flashcards

Decorator Pattern

Design pattern that adds new functionality to existing objects dynamically without modifying their structure.

Python Programming Language

High-level, general-purpose programming language known for its readability and versatility.

Debugging

Identifying and fixing errors in software or code.

Formal Language

Set of rules to construct meaningful expressions, structured for unambiguous interpretation.

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Natural Language

Language used for communication among people, such as English, Spanish, etc.

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Typo

A mistake in written text, often a misspelling or incorrect symbol.

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Order of Operations

The sequence in which mathematical calculations are performed.

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Software Error

Mistake in a software program that may cause it to crash, produce incorrect output, or behave unexpectedly

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High-level language

A programming language that is easier for humans to read and write compared to low-level languages.

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Low-level language

A programming language that is closer to the computer's hardware and instructions. Example: Assembly language.

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Portability

The ability of a program to run on different types of computers without significant modifications.

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Problem Solving

The ability to formulate problems, think creatively about solutions, and express a solution clearly and accurately.

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Python

An example of a high-level programming language.

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Computer Scientist

Someone who uses formal languages, designs systems, and evaluates trade-offs to solve problems.

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Formal Language

A language designed specifically for a purpose, typically with strict rules about its structure and elements.

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Natural Language

A language used for everyday communication among people, without specific, rigid rules.

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Programming Language

A formal language designed for expressing computations and algorithms.

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Syntax

The rules governing the structure and formation of statements in a language, including tokens and their arrangement.

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Token

Basic elements of a language, like words, numbers, symbols, or chemical elements

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Syntax Error

An error in a computer program resulting from incorrect use of language rules, like wrong structure or token issues

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Incremental Development

Building a program by small, manageable steps, adding functionality and debugging in stages.

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Debugging

The process of finding and fixing errors in computer programs.

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Rectangles

A geometric shape with four sides and four right angles.

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Parameter vs Argument

In a function call, the values provided are called arguments, while the names used within the function definition are called parameters.

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Instances as return values

Creating and returning objects from functions.

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Traceback

A list of functions that called each other, showing the error's location.

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Fruitful Function

A function that returns a value.

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Mutable Objects

Objects whose properties can be changed after creation.

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Copying

Creating a new object with the same data as an existing object.

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Void Function

A function that performs an action but doesn't return a value.

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None

A special value in Python indicating the absence of a value when a function doesn't return one.

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Debugging

Identifying and fixing errors in code.

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Function Call Error

An issue that occurs during a function execution, often due to missing variables or invalid operations.

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Time

A concept for measuring durations and moments.

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Pure functions

Functions that always produce the same output for the same input and don't modify any external data.

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Return Value

The value a function sends back to the part of the program that called it.

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Modifiers

Functions that change the state of an object or data.

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Prototyping vs. Planning

Creating quick models vs. detailed strategies.

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Object-oriented features

Methods and attributes that define how objects behave.

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Printing objects

Displaying the data of an object in a formatted way.

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Init method

Special method for initializing objects.

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str method

Special method that defines how to represent an object as a string.

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Operator Overloading

Allows you to define how operators (like +, -, *) work with your objects.

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Type-based dispatch

A programming technique that selects different behaviors based on the type of object.

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Polymorphism

Describes objects of different classes being able to respond to the same method call in their own specific way.

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Interface and implementation

What an object does (interface) versus how it does it (implementation).

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Inheritance

Creating new classes (child classes) from existing classes (parent classes).

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Class attributes

Attributes that belong to a class, not to specific instances of the class.

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Comparing cards

Method for determining the relationship between two cards (objects).

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Problem Solving

The process of finding a solution to a problem, including clarifying the problem and conveying the solution.

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High-Level Language

Programming language, easy for humans to read and write, like Python.

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Low-Level Language

Programming language designed for computer execution, often called machine language or assembly language.

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Portability

Property of a program running on multiple computer types.

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Interpret

Execute a high-level language program by translating one line at a time.

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Compile

Translate a high-level language program to a low-level language all at once.

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Source Code

A program in a high-level language before compilation.

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Object Code

Output of the compiler after translation, ready to run.

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Executable

Another name for object code, ready to be run.

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Prompt

Characters displayed by interpreter showing its readiness for input.

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Script

A program stored in a file, often interpreted.

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Interactive Mode

Using the interpreter by typing commands directly.

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Script Mode

Using interpreter to execute saved statements in a script.

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Study Notes

Think Python

  • Book title: Think Python
  • Subtitle: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist
  • Version: 2.0.17
  • Author: Allen Downey
  • Publisher: Green Tea Press
  • Location: Needham, Massachusetts

Preface

  • Book started in 1999 to teach a Java introductory programming class effectively
  • Initial versions were too high level/detail, not enough high-level guidance on how to program.
  • The author wrote the book to address the following:
    • Keep the book short
    • Minimize jargon: defining each term upon first use
    • Gradual introduction of topics
    • Focus on programming concepts and techniques, rather than specifics of a programming language

Contributor List

  • Many readers provided corrections and suggestions over the years.
  • Feedback can be sent to [email protected] for corrections or suggestions—page and section numbers will help.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts of object-oriented programming, including methods, debugging, and pure functions. This quiz covers various topics such as operator overloading and class inheritance. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of OOP principles.

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