2.1.1. Basic Programming

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the definition of syntax in programming?

   Hint

   Think about grammar in spoken languages.

2. 2.

   Write a simple program that prints 'Hello, World!'

   Hint

   Focus on the basic print function.

3. 3.

   Which of the following best describes syntax in programming?

   • The meaning of code
   • The rules of structure
   • The function of variables

   Hint

   Think of it as grammar for code.

4. 4.

   True or False: Basic programming includes advanced concepts like OOP.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Look back at what basic programming covers.

5. 5.

   Design a simple text-based game where the user must guess a number between 1 and 10. Write the program to handle user input and provide feedback.

   Hint

   Consider using a while loop for continuous prompting until they guess correctly.

6. 6.

   Create a program that reads from a file, counts the number of words, and writes the count to a new file.

   Hint

   You might need to use functions for opening, reading, and writing files.