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Introduction to Computer Programming Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

Introduction to Computer Programming Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming. Michael Scherger Department of Computer Science Kent State University. The Game Over Program. History of Python. Created in 1989 by Guido van Rossum Created as a scripting language for administrative tasks

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Introduction to Computer Programming Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

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  1. Introduction to Computer ProgrammingChapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming Michael Scherger Department of Computer Science Kent State University ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  2. The Game Over Program ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  3. History of Python • Created in 1989 by Guido van Rossum • Created as a scripting language for administrative tasks • Based on All Basic Code (ABC) and Modula-3 • Added extensibility • Named after comic troupe Monty Python • Released publicly in 1991 • Growing community of Python developers • Evolved into well-supported programming language ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  4. History of Python • Modules • Reusable pieces of software • Can be written by any Python developer • Extend Python’s capabilities • Python Web site at www.python.org • Primary distribution center for Python source code, modules and documentation ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  5. History of Python • Python • Designed to be portable and extensible • Originally implemented on UNIX • Programs often can be ported from one operating system to another without any change • Syntax and design promote good programming practices and surprisingly rapid development times • Simple enough to be used by beginning programmers • Powerful enough to attract professionals ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  6. Setting Up Python on Windows • Go to http://www.python.org and get the latest distribution (2.4.1) • Online tutorials • Python related websites • Use the distribution on the CD ROM supplied with the textbook • Examples from the book • Use all the defaults when installing ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  7. Python IDLE ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  8. Your First Python Program • At the prompt (>>>) type: print “Game Over” • Press [Enter] • Very straightforward • You could have guessed what this does without knowing Python! ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  9. Your First Python Program • Python is “case-sensitive” • print “Game Over” • Print “Game Over” • PRINT “Game Over” ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  10. Your First Python Program • In Python, this computer instruction is called a “statement” • Command (like a verb) (print) • Expression (like a value) (“Game Over”) • More specifically, “Game Over” is called a string expression • A series of characters between “ “ ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  11. Syntax Errors • When the computer does not recognize the statement to be executed, a syntax error is generated • Analogous to a misspelled word in a programming language • Bug >>> primt “Game Over” SyntaxError: invalid syntax ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  12. Programming in Script Mode • Interactive mode gives you immediate feedback • Not designed to create programs to save and run later • Script Mode • Write, edit, save, and run (later) • Word processor for your code • Save your file using the “.py” extension ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  13. Program Documentation • Comment lines provide documentation about your program • Anything after the “#” symbol is a comment • Ignored by the computer # Ima P Programmer # First Python Program # September 1, 2005 ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

  14. Text Examples • Game Over Example ICP: Chapter 1: Introduction to Python Programming

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