Computer Science Study Material
Topic: Introduction to Python Programming
1. Introduction
- Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language.
- Known for simplicity and readability.
2. Features of Python
- Easy syntax, similar to English.
- Open-source and free.
- Portable and cross-platform.
- Large standard library.
3. Basic Syntax
- Print Statement: print("Hello World")
- Variables: x = 10, y = "Hello"
- Data Types: int, float, string, list, tuple, dict.
4. Control Structures
- If-Else:
if x > 5:
print("x is greater than 5")
- Loops:
for i in range(5):
print(i)
while x < 10:
x += 1
5. Functions
- Defined using 'def':
def add(a, b):
return a + b
6. Applications of Python
- Web development, data science, AI/ML, automation.
Conclusion
Python is beginner-friendly yet powerful, making it one of the most popular programming
languages today.