Introduction to Python

Scratch notebook for this session: Open Python Apps Tutorial

Title Description Reading Time
What is Python? Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its readability and simplicity. It was created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991. 4 min
Operations in Python This section introduces arithmetic operations, string manipulations, and type conversions in Python. 2 min
Number Types in Python This notebook introduces Python’s built-in number-related types: integers, floats, and complex numbers, along with type conversion, type checking, and small exercises. 1 min
Strings in Python A string is a sequence of characters. In Python, strings are immutable and can be created with single, double, or triple quotes. 1 min
Lists A list is an ordered, mutable collection that can store multiple items. Lists are one of the most useful and flexible data types in Python. 2 min
Using Dictionaries to Represent Single and Multiple Items In Python, a dictionary represents one item (e.g., one student). To store multiple such items, we use a list of dictionaries. 1 min
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