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What is the primary purpose of Python as a programming language?
What is the primary purpose of Python as a programming language?
- To serve exclusively for web development
- To facilitate simple and complex programming tasks (correct)
- To perform mathematical calculations only
- To create low-level system software
Which of the following is a key feature of Python?
Which of the following is a key feature of Python?
- Compiled language offering high execution speed
- Use of semicolons to terminate statements
- Dynamic typing and readability (correct)
- Strongly typed with no flexibility in type casting
What type of programming paradigm does Python primarily support?
What type of programming paradigm does Python primarily support?
- Object-oriented programming only
- Multi-paradigm including procedural, object-oriented, and functional (correct)
- Structured programming only
- Logic programming exclusively
In Python, which of the following is a correct way to define a function?
In Python, which of the following is a correct way to define a function?
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What is the output of the following Python code: print(type([]))?
What is the output of the following Python code: print(type([]))?
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Study Notes
Python's Purpose
- Python is a general-purpose programming language.
- It's designed to be versatile and adaptable to various programming tasks.
Key Features
- Python is known for its readability and simplicity, often described as "easy to learn."
- Its focus on readability makes it a popular choice for beginners in programming.
Programming Paradigm
- Python primarily supports an object-oriented programming paradigm.
- This means it allows the organization of code into reusable objects with attributes and methods.
Function Definition
- Functions in Python are created using the
defkeyword followed by the function name, parentheses, and a colon. - The code block within the function is indented to indicate its scope.
- Example:
def my_function():
# function code
Code Output
- The code
print(type([]))outputs<class 'list'>. - This demonstrates that the
[]syntax in Python creates a list data type, which is an ordered collection of elements.
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