Python – Module 1 Notes (Detailed & Advanced)
Course: MCA 1st Year
Module: Introduction to Python – Basics, Data Types, Control Structures, Strings, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Functions
Introduction to Python
Introduction to Python
Python is a high-level, interpreted, general-purpose programming language.
Created by Guido van Rossum in 1991.
Known for its readability, simplicity, and extensive libraries.
Supports object-oriented, procedural, and functional programming paradigms.
Widely used in web development, data science, automation, AI/ML, etc.
Key Features:
• Interpreted → runs line by line.
• Dynamically typed → no need to declare data types.
• Automatic memory management (garbage collection).
• Rich standard library and third-party packages.
Python Versions:
• Python 2.x (deprecated)
• Python 3.x (current and recommended)
Setting up Python Path
Setting up Python Path
Installation:
1. Download from [Link]
2. Install and select Add Python to PATH.
Path Setup:
• Add Python’s directory to environment variables.
• Test by running "python --version" or "python3" in terminal/command prompt.
Python Data Types
Python Data Types
Numeric Types → int, float, complex
