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What is the purpose of the keyword 'pass' in Python?
What is the purpose of the keyword 'pass' in Python?
Which keyword is used to raise exceptions or errors in Python?
Which keyword is used to raise exceptions or errors in Python?
What does the 'break' keyword do in a loop?
What does the 'break' keyword do in a loop?
Which keyword is used to define a class in Python?
Which keyword is used to define a class in Python?
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What does the keyword 'global' do in Python?
What does the keyword 'global' do in Python?
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What is a key benefit of Python being an interpreted language?
What is a key benefit of Python being an interpreted language?
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Which of the following statements about Python's type system is true?
Which of the following statements about Python's type system is true?
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Which feature of Python helps it run on various operating systems seamlessly?
Which feature of Python helps it run on various operating systems seamlessly?
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Which Python library is specifically noted for facilitating web development?
Which Python library is specifically noted for facilitating web development?
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What is one of the common uses of Python in data science?
What is one of the common uses of Python in data science?
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What is a notable characteristic of Python's extensive standard library?
What is a notable characteristic of Python's extensive standard library?
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How can one ease the creation of Python routines?
How can one ease the creation of Python routines?
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Which of the following best describes Python as a high-level language?
Which of the following best describes Python as a high-level language?
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What command is used to check the version of Python 3.x.x in the terminal?
What command is used to check the version of Python 3.x.x in the terminal?
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Which of the following best describes a Python Development Environment (PDE)?
Which of the following best describes a Python Development Environment (PDE)?
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What is the function of a debugger in a Python Development Environment?
What is the function of a debugger in a Python Development Environment?
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What does the Python shell's '>>> ' signify?
What does the Python shell's '>>> ' signify?
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Which statement is true about the Python interpreter?
Which statement is true about the Python interpreter?
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What are the functionalities of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
What are the functionalities of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cross-platform text editor?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cross-platform text editor?
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What must be active in order to run individual lines of code in Python?
What must be active in order to run individual lines of code in Python?
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Which statement accurately describes a list in Python?
Which statement accurately describes a list in Python?
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What distinguishes a tuple from a list in Python?
What distinguishes a tuple from a list in Python?
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How can you create a single element tuple in Python?
How can you create a single element tuple in Python?
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What will the following code snippet output? Tuple1 = (0, 1, 2, 3); Tuple2 = ('python', 'geek'); Tuple3 = (Tuple1, Tuple2)
What will the following code snippet output? Tuple1 = (0, 1, 2, 3); Tuple2 = ('python', 'geek'); Tuple3 = (Tuple1, Tuple2)
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Which of the following is a valid Boolean expression in Python?
Which of the following is a valid Boolean expression in Python?
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What will be the output of print(tuple([1, 2, 4, 5, 6]))
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What will be the output of print(tuple([1, 2, 4, 5, 6]))
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Which of the following represents a multi-dimensional list in Python?
Which of the following represents a multi-dimensional list in Python?
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Which description is true for the Boolean data type in Python?
Which description is true for the Boolean data type in Python?
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How do you create an empty dictionary in Python?
How do you create an empty dictionary in Python?
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What will be the output of print(Dict['name']) if Dict = {1: 'Geeks', 'name': 'For', 3: 'Geeks'}?
What will be the output of print(Dict['name']) if Dict = {1: 'Geeks', 'name': 'For', 3: 'Geeks'}?
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Which method is used to safely access a value in a dictionary without risking a KeyError?
Which method is used to safely access a value in a dictionary without risking a KeyError?
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Which of the following statements correctly uses the input function to prompt the user for their name?
Which of the following statements correctly uses the input function to prompt the user for their name?
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What is the default separator for the print() function in Python?
What is the default separator for the print() function in Python?
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What will be the result of executing print('Hello', 'World', sep='-')?
What will be the result of executing print('Hello', 'World', sep='-')?
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Which of the following correctly initializes a dictionary using a list of tuples?
Which of the following correctly initializes a dictionary using a list of tuples?
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What does the 'end' parameter do in the print() function?
What does the 'end' parameter do in the print() function?
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What is the result of the expression 5 & 3
?
What is the result of the expression 5 & 3
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What does the Bitwise OR operator return when applied to 4 | 2
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What does the Bitwise OR operator return when applied to 4 | 2
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Which operation will be performed when the expression x ^ y
is executed?
Which operation will be performed when the expression x ^ y
is executed?
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What is the effect of the Bitwise NOT operator on the operand 3
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What is the effect of the Bitwise NOT operator on the operand 3
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If a = 5
, what will be printed by the statement print(a << 1)
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If a = 5
, what will be printed by the statement print(a << 1)
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In Python, what will happen when x >> 2
is executed on x = 8
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In Python, what will happen when x >> 2
is executed on x = 8
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Which of the following correctly describes the Bitwise AND operator?
Which of the following correctly describes the Bitwise AND operator?
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What will the expression ~x
return if x = 5
?
What will the expression ~x
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Flashcards
Interpreted Language (Python)
Interpreted Language (Python)
Python code is executed line by line, making debugging and code execution easy.
Dynamically Typed (Python)
Dynamically Typed (Python)
Python does NOT require specifying variable types upfront.
Extensive Standard Library (Python)
Extensive Standard Library (Python)
Python includes many built-in functions for common tasks like web interaction and file handling.
Cross-Platform (Python)
Cross-Platform (Python)
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Community Support (Python)
Community Support (Python)
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Python for Web Development
Python for Web Development
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Python for Data Science
Python for Data Science
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Python Installation
Python Installation
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Python Installation Check
Python Installation Check
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Python Development Environment (PDE)
Python Development Environment (PDE)
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Text Editor (Python)
Text Editor (Python)
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Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
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Python Interpreter (Shell)
Python Interpreter (Shell)
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Read-Eval-Print Loop (REPL)
Read-Eval-Print Loop (REPL)
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Python Interpreter translates code
Python Interpreter translates code
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Python Shell in Development Environments
Python Shell in Development Environments
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What is 'assert' used for?
What is 'assert' used for?
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'for' keyword
'for' keyword
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'break' keyword
'break' keyword
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Global variable declaration
Global variable declaration
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'pass' keyword
'pass' keyword
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Dictionary in Python
Dictionary in Python
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Creating a Dictionary
Creating a Dictionary
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Accessing Values in a Dictionary
Accessing Values in a Dictionary
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Input function
Input function
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Output function
Output function
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Combining Input and Output
Combining Input and Output
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Python's Dynamic Typing
Python's Dynamic Typing
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Python's Extensive Standard Library
Python's Extensive Standard Library
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Bitwise AND
Bitwise AND
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Bitwise OR
Bitwise OR
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Bitwise XOR
Bitwise XOR
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Bitwise NOT
Bitwise NOT
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Bitwise Right Shift
Bitwise Right Shift
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Bitwise Left Shift
Bitwise Left Shift
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What are Lists in Python?
What are Lists in Python?
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How to create a list in Python
How to create a list in Python
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What are Tuples in Python?
What are Tuples in Python?
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Creating a tuple in Python
Creating a tuple in Python
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What is the Boolean Data Type?
What is the Boolean Data Type?
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Mutable vs. Immutable
Mutable vs. Immutable
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What are Multi-Dimensional Lists?
What are Multi-Dimensional Lists?
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What are nested tuples?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Python
- Python is an open-source, high-level, dynamically typed, interpreted, object-oriented programming language
- Created by Guido van Rossum in 1991
- Known for its simplicity and readability
- Its syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code
- Enables quick development and system integration
Versions of Python
- Python 1.x (1991): Introduced basic features like exception handling, functions and core data types (lists, dictionaries, etc.)
- Python 2.x (2000): Introduced list comprehensions, garbage collection, yield statement, and more libraries/modules. Unicode support was introduced with a 'u' prefix. Integer division yielded integer values.
- Python 3.x (2008): Changed print statement to print() function. Integer division now yields float values. All strings are Unicode by default. Iterators instead of lists from range and other functions. Enhanced standard libraries. Improved syntax for better readability and consistency.
Key Differences Between Python 2.x and 3.x
- Print Statement: Python 2 used "print "Hello, World!" ", Python 3 uses print("Hello, World!")"
- Integer Division: Python 2: 5 / 2 = 2, Python 3: 5 / 2 = 2.5
- Unicode Handling: Python 2: Strings are ASCII, Unicode needed "u" prefix, Python 3: Strings are Unicode
- Iterators: Python 2: range(5) returns a list, Python 3: range(5) returns a range object (iterator)
- Other improvements: Python 3 included several library and syntax changes for better performance and efficiency.
Features of Python
- Readability and Writeability: Python's clear and concise syntax is great for beginners and experienced developers
- Interpreted Language: Python executes code line by line, making debugging easier
- Dynamically Typed: Python doesn't require explicit variable type declarations. It's flexible but needs careful variable management
- Extensive Standard Library: Python's vast library supports many common programming tasks.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Python programs run on multiple operating systems without modifications.
Common Uses of Python
- Web Development: Frameworks like Django, Flask, and Pyramid support efficient web application development.
- Data Science and Machine Learning: Libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn are popular for data analysis and machine learning tasks.
- Automation and Scripting: Python is frequently used for writing scripts to automate repetitive tasks
- Game Development: Libraries like Pygame provide tools for game creation
- Network Programming: Python provides strong support to develop complex network applications.
How to Install Python
- Visit the Python website's download section.
- Choose your desired Python version (e.g., Python 3.x).
- Download the installer (.exe, .pkg, or .tar.gz).
- Execute the installer according to your operating system.
- Confirm installation by running a simple Python script in the terminal, like "python --version".
Installing Python on Different OS
- Windows: Double-click the downloaded .exe file to begin the installation. Select 'Add to PATH' during installation and follow instructions.
- macOS: Use the Terminal app and enter the command
brew install python3
. - Linux: Usually, Python is already installed. Verify in the terminal using
python --version
.
Python Interpreter
- The Python interpreter, also known as the Python shell, allows direct interactions with the Python interpreter for executing code, commands, and programs
- It uses a read-eval-print loop (REPL) to accept input, evaluate it, and print the output, looping for further input.
Python Interpreter: Steps Performed
- Parsing: Reads source code and checks for syntax errors. Turns it into tokens and creates an Abstract Syntax Tree (AST).
- Compilation: Converts the AST into bytecode. Bytecode is an intermediary, platform-independent representation of the original source code.
- Execution: The Python Virtual Machine (PVM) interprets the bytecode and converts it into machine code to execute.
Intermediate Files Generated
- Bytecode files, often .pyc files, are stored in the .pycache_ directory. These files are utilized for future quicker executions by not requiring recompilation.
Key Features of Abstract Syntax Tree (AST)
- Abstraction: The AST hides the formatting and other details of the code structure.
- Hierarchy: The AST captures the hierarchical structure of the code, improving analysis and manipulation.
- Nodes: Each node in the AST corresponds to a code construct (expression, statement, or code block) with associated sub-constructs as children.
Indentation
- Python uses indentation (whitespace) to structure code blocks, instead of brackets like in Java or C
- Consistent indentation is important for correct code execution
Python Keywords
- Keywords are reserved words in Python that have predefined meanings and usage; they are part of the Python language syntax.
- Python does not allow using keywords as names for variables or functions.
Python Data Types
- Numeric: Integer (int), Float (float), Complex (complex) for numerical values.
- Sequence Types: String (str), List (list), Tuple (tuple)—store sequences of values. Strings are a type of sequence holding unicode characters.
- Boolean: True or False
- Set: A collection of unordered, unique items (set).
- Dictionary: A collection of key-value pairs (dict).
Input/Output Statements
- Input: The
input()
function collects user input, returning it as a string. Input (prompt) - a string to guide user - Output: The
print()
function displays output on the screen. Print (objects, sep=' ', end='\n',...)- for printing. objects: anything to print, sep: a separator (default space), end: a character to append to end of line (default newline ), file: the text output stream, flush: force output immidiately
Arithmetic Operators
- Used for mathematical calculations.
- Examples: +, -, *, /, // (floor division), %, ** (exponent)
Assignment Operators
- Used to assign values to variables.
- Examples: =, +=, -=, *=, /=, //=
Comparison Operators
- Used in conditional statements to compare values.
- Examples: ==, !=, <, >, <=, >=
Logical Operators
- Used to combine conditions.
- Examples: and, or, not.
Membership Operators
- Used to test for membership in a sequence (string, list, tuple).
- Examples: in, not in.
Identity Operators
- Used to check if two variables refer to the same object in memory.
- Examples: is, is not.
Slice Function
- Used to extract a portion of a sequence (like a list or string).
- Syntax: slice(start, stop, step). Defaults to step = 1, start = 0, stop = end.
Bitwise Operators
- Used to perform bit-by-bit operations on integers.
- Examples: &, |, ^, ~, << (left shift), >> (right shift)
Conditional Statements (if, elif, else)
- Control the flow of a program based on conditions.
if
: Execute a block if a condition is true.elif
: Execute a block if the previousif
orelif
conditions are false, and this condition is true.else
: Execute a block if all previous conditions are false.
Loops (for, while)
- Repeat a block of code multiple times
for
: Iterate through each item within a sequence.while
: Repeat a block of code as long as a condition is true
Loop Control Statements
- Break: Immediately exits a loop.
- Continue: Skips the current iteration of a loop
pass
: A null operation—does nothing. Used as a placeholder.
File Handling
open()
: Opens a file. Accepts a filename and a mode (e.g., 'r' for read, 'w' for write, 'a' for append).read()
: Reads the entire file.readline()
: Reads one line from the file.readlines()
: Reads all lines into a list.write()
: Writes a string to the file.writelines()
: Writes a list of strings to the file.close()
: Closes the file.with
statement: Automatically closes the file after use, reducing errors. (recommended).
Python Modules
math
: Provides mathematical functions (e.g.,sqrt
,pi
,factorial
).os
: Provides functions for interacting with the operating system.
Python JSON
json.loads()
: Parses a JSON string into a Python dictionary.json.dumps()
: Converts a Python dictionary into a JSON string.
Error Handling (try, except, finally)
try
: Defines a block of code that might raise an exception.except
: Defines a block of code that handles a specific type of exception.finally
: Defines a block of code that runs regardless of whether an exception occurred.
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