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Introduction to Python

Python is an interpreted, open-source, high-level programming language created by Guido Van Rossum in 1991, known for its simplicity and versatility. It has extensive applications in various fields such as web development, AI, and game development, and features like dynamic typing and garbage collection. The document also includes installation instructions for Python and Anaconda, comparisons with C, and examples of basic Python syntax.

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Introduction to Python

Python is an interpreted, open-source, high-level programming language created by Guido Van Rossum in 1991, known for its simplicity and versatility. It has extensive applications in various fields such as web development, AI, and game development, and features like dynamic typing and garbage collection. The document also includes installation instructions for Python and Anaconda, comparisons with C, and examples of basic Python syntax.

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Introduction to Python

Prepared by:
Dr.M.N.Kavitha
Python
• Python is an interpreted, open source,
general purpose high-level programming
language having huge community support
and vast applications.
• Pythonwas developed by Guido Van
Rossum in the year 1991
Why is it named “Python”?

• Rossum was a big fan of the


famous BBC comedy series,
Monty Python’s Flying
Circus.
Features of Python
• Simple • Portable • Secure
• Easy to learn • Dynamic • Multithreaded
• Extensive libraries • Extensible • Easy maintenance
• Free and open • Enbeddable • Garbage collection
source • Object-oriented
• High-level language • Versatile
• Interpreted
Applications
• GUI based desktop applications
• Image processing applications
• Web development
• Graphic design applications
• Game development
• Network Programming
• Prototyping
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning applications
and so on….
Installing Python

• Go to the official website


www.python.org/downloads
• Download the latest python version for
Windows
• Run the downloaded file
• Follow the instructions and install it
Installing Anaconda

• Go to the website
www.anaconda.com/download
• Download the Windows version
C Vs Python
Example 1: Program to Print Welcome
C Code Python
Code
#include <stdio.h> print(“Welcome”)
int main()
{
printf(“Welcome"); Output:
return 0;
“Welcome”
}
C Vs Python
Example 2: Program to Print Sum
C Code
#include <stdio.h> Python
int main() Code
a=10
{
b=5
int a=10, b=5, sum;
sum = a+b; Sum=a+b
printf(“Sum= print(“Sum=“,
%d”,sum"); Sum)
return 0;
}
Variables
Variables are containers to hold any value
• Python is dynamically typed, i.e it takes the data type of the
value assigned to it
• Eg: a=10  Integer datatype since 10 is integer
• A=12.56  Float datatype since 12.56 is float
• The values of any type can be assigned to a variable in the same
program.
Eg: a=10
print(a)  Prints integer value 10
a=12.45
print(a)  Prints float value 12.45
Getting input from the user -
input( ) function
The input() function is used to get input
from the user. The default input type is
string. Output:
Example: Enter a: Hello
r = input(“Enter a:”) Hello
print(r)
Example-Python program to print the area of rectangle

OUTPUT:

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