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Python Programming Basics Guide

The document provides an overview of basic programming concepts in Python, including variables, data types, control structures, functions, lists, dictionaries, and error handling. It includes examples of each concept and a homework assignment to write a recursive factorial program. The course is an introduction to programming taught by Prof. Maria Gonzalez.

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Python Programming Basics Guide

The document provides an overview of basic programming concepts in Python, including variables, data types, control structures, functions, lists, dictionaries, and error handling. It includes examples of each concept and a homework assignment to write a recursive factorial program. The course is an introduction to programming taught by Prof. Maria Gonzalez.

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<h1>Basic Programming Concepts in Python</h1>
<p class="info">Date: October 21, 2025</p>
<p class="info">Course: Introduction to Programming</p>
<p class="info">Instructor: Prof. Maria Gonzalez</p>
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<h2>Variables and Data Types</h2>
<p>Variables store data. Examples:</p>
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<li><code>x = 5</code> (integer)</li>
<li><code>name = "Alice"</code> (string)</li>
<li><code>is_student = True</code> (boolean)</li>
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<p>Use <code>type()</code> to check data type.</p>
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<h2>Control Structures</h2>
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<li>If-else: <code>if condition: code</code> for decisions.</li>
<li>Loops: For loop <code>for i in range(10): print(i)</code>;
While loop for repeated actions until false.</li>
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<h2>Functions</h2>
<p>Define with <code>def function_name(params):</code>. Example:</p>
<pre><code>def add(a, b):
return a + b

result = add(3, 4) # Outputs 7</code></pre>


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<h2>Lists and Dictionaries</h2>
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<li>Lists: <code>fruits = ["apple", "banana"]</code>; access via
index <code>fruits[0]</code>.</li>
<li>Dictionaries: <code>person = {"name": "Bob", "age": 30}</code>;
access <code>person["name"]</code>.</li>
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<h2>Error Handling</h2>
<p>Use try-except:</p>
<pre><code>try:
num = int(input("Enter number: "))
except ValueError:
print("Invalid input")</code></pre>
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<h2>Homework</h2>
<p>Write a program to calculate factorial using recursion. Review
chapters 1-3 in textbook.</p>
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