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Lesson 1: Python Fundamentals
To Know - Control Structures in Python
To Be Able To - Identify Control Structures in Python
What is Python?
What is Python?
Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with dynamic semantics.
57.9% of programmers use Python
Python is used by:
Google
Meta
Netflix
Spotify
NASA
Fundamentals of Python
Fundamentals of Python
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Functions
Variables
Indentation
Sequence
Sequence
Steps executed in a strict, linear order.
Selection
Selection
Decision-making, chooses a path based on a condition.
Iteration
Iteration
Repeating a block of code, given the code meets a condition.
Function
Function
A reusable block of code designed to perform a specific task.
Variable
Variable
Containers for storing data values.
Data Values:
string - text
integer - whole numbers
float - numbers w/decimal
boolean - true/false
Indentation
Indentation
The leading whitespace (spaces or tabs) at the beginning of a line.
Python uses it as a mandatory syntax rule to define code blocks.
Identifying Python Concepts
Identifying Python Concepts
List parts of python code
Task 1: Identify the Python Concepts
Task 1: Identify the Python Concepts
Together we are going to break down this code, labelling each of the fundemental python concepts we just learnt about.
Task 2: Interpreting & Developing Python
Task 2: Interpreting & Developing Python
Using the code sample below and what you have just learnt answer the following questions.
IF, ELIF & ELSE are examples of what control structure.
What are the two different types of iteration (loops).
Write a two lines of code that:
Declares a variable called ‘number’ as equal to ‘3’.
Creates a forever loop.
What would be outputted in the below code if:
‘Button B’ is pressed.
Micro:Bit is ‘Shaken’.
Kahoot on Python
Kahoot on Python
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