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5. Assignment statement, basic types - int, float, bool - Part A

The chapter discusses the basics of Python programming, particularly focusing on variable assignment, data types, and the proper structuring of code. It emphasizes the importance of defining functions before use and the distinction between integer and floating-point numbers, including how they are represented in memory. The chapter also introduces basic arithmetic operations and highlights Python's flexibility regarding variable types.

Sections

  • 5.1

    Programming, Data Structures And Algorithms In Python

    This section introduces basic programming concepts in Python, including data types, assignment statements, and the behavior of the Python interpreter.

  • 5.1.1

    Introduction To Python Syntax

    This section introduces basic Python syntax, focusing on assignment statements, data types, and function definitions.

  • 5.1.2

    Function Definitions And Statements

    This section introduces the structure of Python programs, focusing on function definitions and assignment statements, as well as data types like int and float.

  • 5.1.3

    Understanding Statements And Assignments

    This section explains the concept of statements and assignments in Python, including basic data types such as integers, floats, and booleans, as well as the nuances of using and defining functions in the language.

  • 5.1.4

    Types Of Values: Int And Float

    This section covers the fundamental types of numerical values in Python, specifically integers (int) and floating-point numbers (float), including their definitions and operations.

  • 5.1.5

    Operations With Numbers

    This section introduces basic data types in Python, focusing on operations with integers and floats.

  • 5.1.6

    Using Advanced Functions From Libraries

    This section introduces the usage of advanced functions from libraries in Python, emphasizing the distinction between built-in and imported functions.

  • 5.1.7

    Understanding Names And Types In Python

    The section introduces the fundamental concepts of names and types in Python, including the basic data types and how they interact with assignment statements.

  • 5.1.8

    Examples And Type Checking In Python

    This section covers the basics of Python programming, focusing on function definitions, statements, and type checking.

  • 5.2

    Assignment And Types

    This section introduces the concept of assignments and basic types in Python, specifically 'int', 'float', and 'bool'.

  • 5.2.1

    Assignment Statements

    This section introduces assignment statements in Python, explaining how to assign values to variables and the importance of data types like int and float.

  • 5.2.2

    Type Changes In Variables

    This section discusses variable types in Python, focusing on the behavior of integers and floats, and emphasizes the dynamic typing feature.

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