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Which of the following describes a semantic error in Python?
Which of the following describes a semantic error in Python?
- Forgetting to add a colon after a conditional statement
- Incorrect indentation in a function definition
- A logical mistake in determining the value of a variable (correct)
- Using a keyword as a variable name
What will happen if you try to assign different numbers of values to variables in one line?
What will happen if you try to assign different numbers of values to variables in one line?
- An error will be raised due to mismatch (correct)
- The variables will default to None
- The variables will be assigned the last value only
- The code will execute correctly and ignore the excess values
What is the correct way to create a variable in Python?
What is the correct way to create a variable in Python?
- Use the 'var' keyword before the variable name
- Assign a value to a variable without any prior declaration (correct)
- Declare the variable with a type before using it
- Define the variable using a specific syntax structure
Which data type in Python is used for storing true or false values?
Which data type in Python is used for storing true or false values?
Which of the following is NOT a numeric data type in Python?
Which of the following is NOT a numeric data type in Python?
What will the function type() return when called on a variable that holds a value of None?
What will the function type() return when called on a variable that holds a value of None?
Which of the following rules is true regarding variable names in Python?
Which of the following rules is true regarding variable names in Python?
What is the correct representation of a complex number in Python?
What is the correct representation of a complex number in Python?
Which statement best describes Python's indentation rules?
Which statement best describes Python's indentation rules?
How does type casting operate in Python?
How does type casting operate in Python?
Flashcards
Syntax
Syntax
A set of rules and structures for writing code, like grammar in a language.
Python Indentation
Python Indentation
Spaces at the beginning of a code line in Python used to indicate code blocks.
Syntax Error
Syntax Error
Errors caused by incorrect code structure or grammar.
Semantic Error
Semantic Error
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Data Types
Data Types
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Dynamic Data Type
Dynamic Data Type
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Variables
Variables
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Declaring a Variable in Python
Declaring a Variable in Python
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Get the Type
Get the Type
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Variable Names
Variable Names
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Study Notes
Python Course - Section 4: Syntax, Variables & Data Types
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Syntax: The rules and structures for writing Python code. Python uses indentation instead of curly braces to define code blocks.
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Python Indentation: The spaces at the start of a line are crucial. It tells Python which statements belong together in a block of code.
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Indentation Usage: Indentation is used for defining functions, loops, conditional statements, and classes.
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Syntax Errors vs. Semantic Errors:
- Syntax Errors: Structural errors in the code (like missing parenthesis). These errors prevent the code from running.
- Semantic Errors: Problems with the meaning or intent of the code. The code might run but produce incorrect results. An example is using the wrong mathematical operator.
Data Types
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Data Types: Categorization of data items. Python uses dynamic typing (a variable's type is determined at runtime).
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Data Type Summary:
- Text (String): A sequence of characters (e.g., "hello").
- Numeric: Numbers. Includes:
- Integer (Int): Whole numbers (e.g., 5, -10).
- Floating point (Float): Numbers with decimal points (e.g., 3.14, -2.5).
- Complex: Numbers with real and imaginary parts (e.g., 3 + 5j).
- Boolean (Bool): True or False.
- NoneType: Represents the absence of a value.
- Sequence: An ordered collection of items. Includes:
- List: Ordered and mutable (changeable).
- Tuple: Ordered and immutable (not changeable).
- Range: A sequence of numbers.
Variables
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Variables: Containers for data values. In Python, you don't need to declare a variable type; it's determined dynamically.
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Creating Variables: A variable is created when you assign a value to it.
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Variable Declaration: Python has no explicit declaration.
Variable Names
- Variable Names: Names of variables follow specific rules.
- Can use letters, numbers, and underscores, but must start with a letter or underscore
- Python keywords (reserved words like
if,for,while) cannot be used as variable names. - Variable names are case-sensitive (e.g.
myVariableis different frommyvariable).
Input and Output
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Input: Python's
input()function is used to get data from the user. -
Output: Python's
print()function is used to display data to the user.
Comments
- Comments: Used to explain Python code. Single-line comments use
#, and multi-line comments use triple quotes (""").
Casting
- Casting: The process of converting one data type to another (e.g., converting an integer to a string).
Numeric Data Types
- Python has three basic numeric types:
int(integers),float(floating-point numbers), andcomplex(complex numbers).
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Explore the fundamental concepts of Python syntax, including the importance of indentation and how it affects code structure. Understand the differences between syntax errors and semantic errors, along with a brief overview of data types used in Python. Enhance your programming skills by mastering these critical elements of the language.
