Python Programming

Python is a language with a simple syntax, and a powerful set of libraries. It is an interpreted language, with a rich programming environment, including a robust debugger and profiler. While it is easy for beginners to learn, it is widely used in many scientific areas for data exploration.

This course is an introduction to the Python programming language for students without prior programming experience.

Objective & Scope:

• Objectives
• To understand why Python is a useful scripting language for developers.
• To learn how to design and program Python applications.
• To learn how to use lists, tuples, and dictionaries in Python programs.
• To learn how to identify Python object types.
• To learn how to use indexing and slicing to access data in Python programs.
• To define the structure and components of a Python program.
• To learn how to write loops and decision statements in Python.
• To learn how to write functions and pass arguments in Python.
• To learn how to build and package Python modules for reusability.
• To learn how to read and write files in Python.
• Scope
• Python is an open source and object-oriented programming language which is used for a variety for various purposes
• 1. Web programming development
• 2. Desktop application development
• 3. GUI application development
• 4. Writing system administration software
• 5. Used as the scripting language for SIMP, blender, open office etc
• 6. Most widely used a scripting language for hackers.
• 7. Used for data analysis
• 8. Use of python in software testing