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Python Programming Basics

The document provides an overview of Python programming basics, including its features, variables, data types, and operators. It explains how to use variables to store data, the types of data available in Python, and the various operators for performing calculations and logic. Additionally, it includes simple program examples demonstrating user input and real-world applications.

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Python Programming Basics

The document provides an overview of Python programming basics, including its features, variables, data types, and operators. It explains how to use variables to store data, the types of data available in Python, and the various operators for performing calculations and logic. Additionally, it includes simple program examples demonstrating user input and real-world applications.

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Python Programming Basics

1. Introduction to Python Programming


Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity and
readability. It's widely used in web development, data science, artificial intelligence,
automation, and more.

Key Features of Python:


- Simple syntax similar to English
- Interpreted language (runs line-by-line)
- Dynamically typed
- Supports object-oriented and functional programming

Real-life Analogy: Using Python is like writing instructions in plain English for the computer to
follow.

2. Variables in Python
A variable is a container that stores data values. You don’t need to declare the type of variable
in Python; it is determined automatically.

Syntax:
variable_name = value

Example:
name = "Alice"
age = 21

Real-time Example:
Think of a variable like a labeled jar where you store something.
milk = "Amul"
quantity = 2 # liters

3. Data Types
Python has several built-in data types. Common ones include:

int - Integer numbers (e.g., x = 10)


float - Decimal numbers (e.g., price = 19.99)
str - String of characters (e.g., name = "Bob")
bool - Boolean (e.g., is_open = True)
list - Ordered collection (e.g., fruits = ["apple", "banana"])

Real-time Example:
temperature = 36.6
student_name = "John"
is_present = True

4. Operators in Python
Operators are symbols that perform operations on variables and values.

Arithmetic Operators:
+ (Addition)
- (Subtraction)
* (Multiplication)
/ (Division)
// (Floor Division)
% (Modulus)
** (Exponentiation)

Comparison Operators: ==, !=, >, <, >=, <=


Assignment Operators: =, +=, -=, *=, /=, //=, %=
Logical Operators: and, or, not

Real-time Example:
price = 50
discount = 10
final_price = price - discount

age = 18
is_eligible = age >= 18

5. Simple Programs using Assignment and Input Statement

Program 1: Calculate Area of a Rectangle


length = float(input("Enter length of the rectangle: "))
breadth = float(input("Enter breadth of the rectangle: "))
area = length * breadth
print("Area of the rectangle is:", area)
Real-time Use: Used in architecture for calculating floor areas.

Program 2: Simple Interest Calculator


principal = float(input("Enter principal amount: "))
rate = float(input("Enter rate of interest: "))
time = float(input("Enter time in years: "))

simple_interest = (principal * rate * time) / 100


print("Simple Interest is:", simple_interest)

Real-time Use: Used in banking for interest calculation.

Program 3: Basic Calculator


num1 = float(input("Enter first number: "))
num2 = float(input("Enter second number: "))

print("Sum:", num1 + num2)


print("Difference:", num1 - num2)
print("Product:", num1 * num2)
print("Quotient:", num1 / num2)

Program 4: Check Voting Eligibility


age = int(input("Enter your age: "))
if age >= 18:
print("You are eligible to vote.")
else:
print("You are not eligible to vote.")

Real-time Use: Used in online registration systems.

Summary
- Variables store data.
- Data types determine the kind of data (number, text, etc.).
- Operators perform calculations and logic.
- Use input() for user interaction and assignment (=) for storing values.
- Real-time examples make programs meaningful and relevant.

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