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Python Introduction

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its readability and versatility across various programming paradigms. It supports multiple environments for coding, such as IDLE and Jupyter Notebook, and utilizes various operators and data types including numeric and string types. Python is widely applied in fields like web development, data science, game development, and automation.

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Python Introduction

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its readability and versatility across various programming paradigms. It supports multiple environments for coding, such as IDLE and Jupyter Notebook, and utilizes various operators and data types including numeric and string types. Python is widely applied in fields like web development, data science, game development, and automation.

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Subject: Computer Science

Topic: Introduction to Python Programming Language

Name: ___________________

Class: ________ Roll Number: ________ Section: ________

Python – Introduction to Programming Language

1. Introduction
Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language created by
Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991. Known for its easy-to-read syntax and wide
applicability, Python supports multiple programming paradigms including procedural,
object-oriented, and functional programming. Its simplicity and powerful libraries make it
one of the most popular programming languages today.

2. Working in Python
Working in Python typically involves writing code in:
- IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment)
- Text editors like VS Code, Sublime Text, or PyCharm
- Jupyter Notebook for data science applications

Python code files are saved with the `.py` extension. You can write and run Python programs
using the command line or by executing scripts within an IDE.

Example of a simple Python program:

print("Hello, World!")

3. Python Operators
Python uses a variety of operators for performing operations. Here are the major types:

a) Arithmetic Operators
Used to perform mathematical operations:
- + (Addition)
- - (Subtraction)
- * (Multiplication)
- / (Division)
- // (Floor Division)
- % (Modulus)
- ** (Exponentiation)
Example:

a = 10
b=5
print(a + b) # Output: 15

b) Binary Operators (Bitwise Operators)


Used to perform operations on binary numbers:
- & (AND)
- | (OR)
- ^ (XOR)
- ~ (NOT)
- << (Left Shift)
- >> (Right Shift)

Example:

x = 4 # 0100 in binary
y = 5 # 0101 in binary
print(x & y) # Output: 4

c) Assignment Operators
Used to assign values to variables:
- = (Simple assignment)
- +=, -=, *=, /=, //=, %=, **=

Example:

a = 10
a += 5 # Now a = 15

4. Data Types in Python


Python supports various data types, but two basic types are numeric and string.

a) Numeric Data Types


- int (e.g., 10, -3)
- float (e.g., 3.14, -0.5)
- complex (e.g., 2 + 3j)

Example:

a=5 # int
b = 3.2 # float
c = 2 + 3j # complex
b) String Data Type
Used to store text data. Strings are enclosed in single, double, or triple quotes.

Example:

name = "Python"
print(name.upper()) # Output: PYTHON

5. Python Applications
Python is used in a wide variety of fields:
- Web Development – with frameworks like Django, Flask
- Data Science & Machine Learning – using pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn
- Game Development – with PyGame
- Automation/Scripting
- Desktop Applications
- Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

6. General Instructions
- Always indent properly in Python (usually 4 spaces). Indentation defines code blocks.
- Use meaningful variable names.
- Save Python files with the `.py` extension.
- Write comments using `#` to explain your code.
- Practice regularly to improve your coding skills.

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