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Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s, known for its readability and simplicity. It has evolved through various versions, with significant updates in 2000 and 2008, and is widely used in diverse fields such as web development and data science. Understanding functions and modules is essential for effective programming in Python, which is supported by a large community and numerous libraries.

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Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s, known for its readability and simplicity. It has evolved through various versions, with significant updates in 2000 and 2008, and is widely used in diverse fields such as web development and data science. Understanding functions and modules is essential for effective programming in Python, which is supported by a large community and numerous libraries.

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Introduction to Python

What is Python?

Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language. It emphasizes readability

and simplicity. Created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s.

History of Python

1980s: Guido van Rossum started developing Python as a hobby.

1991: First official release of Python 0.9.0.

2000: Python 2.0 introduced with list comprehensions & garbage collection.

2008: Python 3.0 released - not backward compatible.

Now maintained by the Python Software Foundation (PSF).

Why Use Python?

Easy to learn and write.

Huge community and libraries.

Versatile - used in web development, data science, AI/ML, automation, and more.

Cross-platform and open source.

Python Functions

Functions are blocks of reusable code.

Defined using the def keyword:

def greet(name):

return "Hello, " + name

Functions improve code organization and reduce repetition.

Built-in Functions

Python comes with many built-in functions like:

- print()
Introduction to Python

- len()

- range()

- type()

- input()

User-Defined Functions

You can create your own functions:

def add(a, b):

return a + b

Functions can take arguments and return values.

Python Modules

A module is a file with Python code (functions, classes, variables).

Helps organize code into logical parts.

Use the import keyword to bring in modules:

import math

print(math.sqrt(16))

Common Python Modules

- math - mathematical functions

- random - generate random numbers

- datetime - work with dates and times

- os - interact with the operating system

- sys - access system-specific parameters

Conclusion

Python is beginner-friendly and powerful.


Introduction to Python

Understanding functions and modules helps you build better programs.

Keep practicing to become proficient in Python!

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