1.5 - How Python Code Works
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Practice Questions
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What does the Python interpreter do?
💡 Hint: Think about how it processes the commands.
What file extension do Python scripts typically have?
💡 Hint: Consider common programming file formats.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of the interpreter in Python?
💡 Hint: Remember how Python differs from compiled languages.
True or False: Python code must be compiled before execution.
💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of interpreted versus compiled.
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Challenge Problems
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Write a Python script that attempts to access an undefined variable. Describe what happens when this code is run.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in an interpreter when it reads a line referencing something that doesn't exist.
Create a Python script where a command is written incorrectly. Explain how the interpreter will handle this error.
💡 Hint: Consider how strict the interpreter is regarding the syntax of commands.
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