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10. Examples

The chapter emphasizes the importance of functions in programming, particularly in writing clear and maintainable code. Concepts such as factors, prime numbers, and the use of for and while loops are discussed extensively. Additionally, it underscores the significance of developing algorithms that are both efficient and easy to understand, fostering better programming practices.

Sections

  • 10.1

    Programming, Data Structures And Algorithms In Python

    This section teaches fundamental concepts of programming using Python, particularly focusing on functions that compute factors and prime numbers.

  • 10.2

    Week-02

    This section covers examples illustrating functions for computing factors and identifying prime numbers in Python, emphasizing the importance of structured programming.

  • 10.2.1

    Lecture - 06

    This section discusses the concepts of factors and prime numbers, demonstrating how to compute them using functions in Python.

  • 10.2.2

    Examples

    This section provides practical examples illustrating the concepts of factors, prime numbers, and the implementation of functions in Python programming.

  • 10.3

    Functions And Factors

    This section discusses functions in Python used to calculate factors of numbers and determine primality, illustrating the importance of structuring code into reusable components.

  • 10.3.1

    Definition Of Factors

    This section explains the concept of factors and prime numbers, illustrating how to compute factors using Python.

  • 10.3.2

    Definition Of Prime Numbers

    This section defines prime numbers and explains how to identify them via factorization.

  • 10.3.3

    Boundary Conditions

    The section discusses boundary conditions in programming, emphasizing their significance in functions and algorithms.

  • 10.4

    Listing Prime Numbers

    This section discusses the concept of prime numbers and how to identify them using programming functions.

  • 10.4.1

    Primes Up To N

    This section covers the concepts and coding techniques for determining prime numbers and generating lists of primes using functions in Python.

  • 10.4.2

    Finding The First N Primes

    This section covers how to identify and list the first 'n' prime numbers using programming techniques in Python.

  • 10.4.2.1

    Using While Loop

    This section discusses the use of while loops in Python, particularly in relation to identifying prime numbers and comparing their functionality with for loops.

  • 10.4.2.2

    Simultaneous Assignment

    This section explains how to compute factors of a number, determine prime numbers, and contrasts the use of for and while loops in programming.

  • 10.5

    Comparison Of For And While Loops

    This section compares the usage of 'for' and 'while' loops in programming, detailing their appropriate applications through practical examples.

  • 10.5.1

    Using For Loop

    This section outlines how to use for loops in Python to compute numbers such as factors and prime numbers by iterating over a specific range.

  • 10..5.2

    Simulating For With While

    This section explores how to use while loops to simulate for loops, especially in scenarios where the number of iterations is unknown.

  • 10..5.3

    Readability And Maintenance

    This section discusses the importance of readability and maintainability in programming, emphasizing the use of functions to divide complex tasks and facilitate easy code updates.

  • 10.6

    Summary Of Programming

    This section discusses programming concepts in Python focusing on prime numbers and their identification through functions.

References

Chapter 10.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • A prime number is only divi...
  • Functions can be used to br...
  • The while loop is useful wh...

Final Test

Revision Tests