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Python Unit-1 Study Notes

Python is a high-level, interpreted, open-source programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its simple syntax and readability. It is widely used in various fields such as web development, data science, and AI, but has some disadvantages like slower performance compared to C++/Java and high memory consumption. The document covers Python's features, installation, basic syntax, data types, and provides practice questions for beginners.

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Python Unit-1 Study Notes

Python is a high-level, interpreted, open-source programming language created by Guido van Rossum in 1991, known for its simple syntax and readability. It is widely used in various fields such as web development, data science, and AI, but has some disadvantages like slower performance compared to C++/Java and high memory consumption. The document covers Python's features, installation, basic syntax, data types, and provides practice questions for beginners.

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Python Unit-1 Notes

Introduction to Python

- Python ek high-level, interpreted, open-source programming language hai.

- Developer: Guido van Rossum, 1991.

- Syntax simple aur readable hai.

- Applications: Web Development, Data Science, AI, Automation, Software Development.

Why Python?

- Simple & Easy to learn

- Free & Open Source

- Platform Independent

- Vast library support (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)

- Good readability

Features of Python

1. Interpreted Language → Line by line execute hoti hai.

2. Portable → Windows, Linux, Mac par chalega.

3. Dynamically Typed → Type runtime par decide hota hai.

4. Object Oriented → OOP concepts supported.

5. Extensive Libraries → Ready-made packages.

Disadvantages of Python

- Slower than C++/Java

- High memory consumption

- Limited for Mobile Apps & Enterprise DB

- Database handling limited

Python Installation

- Preferred version: Python 3

- Website: [Link]

- IDE: IDLE included with Python installation

- Run methods: GUI (IDLE, IDEs), Command line

Python Basics

Keywords

- 35 reserved words in Python 3.13


- Example: if, else, while, for, break, continue, True, False, None, def, class, return

Character Set

- Letters (A–Z, a–z), Digits (0–9), Special symbols, Whitespace, Unicode supported

Variables

- Variable ek name hai jo value store karta hai

- No explicit type declaration needed

Example:

x = 10 # int

y = "Raj" # str

z = 3.14 # float

Rules:

- Start with letter/underscore

- Cannot start with digit

- Case sensitive

Data Types

- int, float, complex, bool, str, list, tuple, set, dict

Python Blocks

- Defined by indentation (spaces), not {}

Operators in Python

1. Arithmetic: + - * / // % **

2. Assignment: = += -= *= /= //= %= **=

3. Relational: == != > < >= <=

4. Logical: and, or, not

5. Bitwise: & | ^ ~ << >>

6. Membership: in, not in

7. Identity: is, is not

Examples:

a = 10; b = 3

print(a+b) # 13

print(a//b) # 3

print(a**b) # 1000
Input in Python

- input() → returns string

name = input("Enter name: ")

age = int(input("Enter age: "))

Practice Questions

1. Input 2 numbers & print sum

2. Input side of square & print area

3. Input 2 float numbers & print average

4. Compare a >= b

5. Take name & print greeting

6. Find area of circle

7. Swap 2 numbers

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