Python Quick Reference Guide
A handy reference for common Python operations and syntax.
Data Types
Type Example Description
int 42 Integer numbers
float 3.14 Decimal numbers
str "Hello" Text strings
bool True/False Boolean values
list [1, 2, 3] Ordered, mutable sequence
tuple (1, 2, 3) Ordered, immutable sequence
dict {'key': 'value'} Key-value pairs
set {1, 2, 3} Unordered unique items
Control Flow
If Statement:
if condition:
# code block
elif other_condition:
# code block
else:
# code block
For Loop:
for item in iterable:
# code block
While Loop:
while condition:
# code block
Functions
Define a Function:
def function_name(param1, param2):
result = param1 + param2
return result
Lambda Functions:
square = lambda x: x**2
List Comprehension:
squares = [x**2 for x in range(10)]