Introduction to Python

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Introduction Python programming language was created by Guido Van Rossumin in the 1980's. It is a general purpose, object-oriented, expandable and described programming language. Python has an artistic syntax that allows its users to read code easily as well as understand the code. It is used for the creation of web applications. Further, it has an in-built development environment called IDLE and a large library that supports huge projects. In this lab, you will learn how to program in this very exciting programming language. Furthermore, we will translate some of the programs you may have seen in Program-A-Day which are written in Java programming language into Python programming language. Hope you enjoy this lab.

Installing Python

The following steps are used to install python

Log on www.python.org/download

Choose the appropriate version for your operating system

Running Python programs

Use the following steps to run all you Python programs.

Type all Python programs in the IDLE environment

On the Run tab, click on Run Module or press F5

Getting Started

HelloWorld

Primitive Data Types

Area Calculation

Wind Chill

If/else/elif

Calculate days in a month

Grade Conversion

While and for loops

How to use while & for loops

Conclusion

Conclusion