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Python is a versatile and beginner-friendly programming language that is widely used in various fields such as artificial intelligence, web development, and data science. This chapter introduces the fundamental concepts of Python, including its syntax, data types, control structures, and functions, while also addressing common errors and providing practice programs to enhance understanding.
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What we have learnt
- Python is a high-level, interpreted language that supports dynamic typing.
- Control structures such as loops and conditional statements allow for decision-making and repetition in programming.
- Functions in Python provide a way to organize and reuse code efficiently.
- Common errors, including syntax and type errors, are important for debugging.
Key Concepts
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Term: Highlevel language
Definition: Languages that abstract many complex details of computer programming, allowing developers to focus on writing code without dealing with hardware specifics.
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Term: Dynamic typing
Definition: The ability to declare variables without specifying their data types explicitly, as Python determines the type at runtime.
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Term: Functions
Definition: Reusable pieces of code that perform a specific task and can take inputs and return outputs.
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Term: Modules
Definition: Files containing Python code that can be reused by importing into other Python scripts.
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Term: Control Structures
Definition: Statements that determine the flow of execution in a program, such as conditional statements and loops.
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Term: Common Errors
Definition: Frequent mistakes in programming that can include syntax errors, type errors, and name errors, which can often be diagnosed using the error messages provided by Python.