What is Python? (Silicon Valley CodeCamp 2015)wesley chun
Slide deck for the 45-60-minute introduction to Python session talk delivered at Silicon Valley CodeCamp 2015: https://www.siliconvalley-codecamp.com/Session/2015/what-is-python
ABSTRACT
Python is an agile object-oriented programming language that continues to build momentum. It can do everything Java, C/C++/C#, Ruby, PHP, and Perl can do, but it's also fun & intuitive! Enjoy coding as fast as you think with a simple yet robust syntax that encourages group collaboration. It is known for several popular web frameworks, including Django (Python's equivalent to Ruby on Rails), Pyramid, and web2py. There is also Google App Engine, where Python was the first supported runtime. Users supporting Zope, Plone, Trac, and Mailman will also benefit from knowing some Python. Python can do XML/ReST/XSLT, multithreading, SQL/databases, GUIs, hardcore math/science, Internet client/server systems & networking (heard of Twisted?), GIS/ESRI, QA/test, automation frameworks, plus system administration tasks too! On the education front, it's a great tool to teach programming with (especially those who have done Scratch or Tynker already) as well as a solid (first) language to learn for non-programmers and other technical staff. Finally, if Python doesn't do what you want, you can extend it in C/C++, Java, or C# (even VB.NET)! Have you noticed the huge growth in the number of jobs on Monster & Dice that list Python as a desired skill? Come find out why Google, Yahoo!, Disney, Cisco, YouTube, LinkedIn, Yelp, LucasFilm/ILM, Pixar, NASA, Ubuntu, Bank of America, and Red Hat all use Python!
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of various programming languages. It discusses early languages like FORTRAN, LISP, PASCAL, C, and Java. It also covers scripting languages and their uses. The document explains what Python is as a programming language - that it is interpreted, object-oriented, and high-level. It was named after Monty Python and was created by Guido van Rossum. The document then gives examples of using Python to program Minecraft by importing protein data from PDB files and using coordinates to place blocks to visualize proteins in the game.
This document introduces programming and why it is useful. It discusses how computers are built to be helpful by performing tasks described through programming languages. It explains that programmers understand computer ways and languages, allowing them to build new tools for users or automate tasks for themselves. The document also discusses different types of programs, including those for entertainment or accomplishing tasks. Overall, it provides a high-level introduction to programming and why people pursue it.
This document provides an introduction to Python programming basics for beginners. It discusses Python features like being easy to learn and cross-platform. It covers basic Python concepts like variables, data types, operators, conditional statements, loops, functions, OOPs, strings and built-in data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries. The document provides examples of using these concepts and recommends Python tutorials, third-party libraries, and gives homework assignments on using functions like range and generators.
Python for Science and Engineering: a presentation to A*STAR and the Singapor...pythoncharmers
An introduction to Python in science and engineering.
The presentation was given by Dr Edward Schofield of Python Charmers (www.pythoncharmers.com) to A*STAR and the Singapore Computational Sciences Club in June 2011.
The document presents an overview of the Python programming language. It discusses that Python was created by Guido van Rossum in 1991 and is commonly used for web development, software development, mathematics, and system scripting. The document then covers various features of Python, including that it is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, and high-level language. It also discusses Python's use, history, syntax elements like indentation and comments, variables, data types, and string operations.
Mixed-language Python/C++ debugging with Python Tools for Visual Studio- Pave...PyData
This document discusses debugging Python and C++ code together using Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS). Key points:
- Developers often need to debug Python code that uses C/C++ extensions or vice versa.
- PTVS allows stepping between Python and C++ code, setting breakpoints in both, and inspecting values in either language.
- However, it has limitations as the native debugger controls what the Python debugger can do. Certain Python features may not be fully supported.
Python is an easy to learn programming language that is widely used for a variety of tasks. It has a simple syntax that allows developers to focus on solving problems rather than dealing with complex language features. Python code can be written quickly and read easily by others. It also has a large ecosystem of libraries and frameworks that support application development, data science, machine learning, and more. While not the fastest language, Python makes up for it with versatility and the ability to connect different systems through its "glue" programming capabilities.
What is Python? (Silicon Valley CodeCamp 2015)wesley chun
Slide deck for the 45-60-minute introduction to Python session talk delivered at Silicon Valley CodeCamp 2015: https://www.siliconvalley-codecamp.com/Session/2015/what-is-python
ABSTRACT
Python is an agile object-oriented programming language that continues to build momentum. It can do everything Java, C/C++/C#, Ruby, PHP, and Perl can do, but it's also fun & intuitive! Enjoy coding as fast as you think with a simple yet robust syntax that encourages group collaboration. It is known for several popular web frameworks, including Django (Python's equivalent to Ruby on Rails), Pyramid, and web2py. There is also Google App Engine, where Python was the first supported runtime. Users supporting Zope, Plone, Trac, and Mailman will also benefit from knowing some Python. Python can do XML/ReST/XSLT, multithreading, SQL/databases, GUIs, hardcore math/science, Internet client/server systems & networking (heard of Twisted?), GIS/ESRI, QA/test, automation frameworks, plus system administration tasks too! On the education front, it's a great tool to teach programming with (especially those who have done Scratch or Tynker already) as well as a solid (first) language to learn for non-programmers and other technical staff. Finally, if Python doesn't do what you want, you can extend it in C/C++, Java, or C# (even VB.NET)! Have you noticed the huge growth in the number of jobs on Monster & Dice that list Python as a desired skill? Come find out why Google, Yahoo!, Disney, Cisco, YouTube, LinkedIn, Yelp, LucasFilm/ILM, Pixar, NASA, Ubuntu, Bank of America, and Red Hat all use Python!
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of various programming languages. It discusses early languages like FORTRAN, LISP, PASCAL, C, and Java. It also covers scripting languages and their uses. The document explains what Python is as a programming language - that it is interpreted, object-oriented, and high-level. It was named after Monty Python and was created by Guido van Rossum. The document then gives examples of using Python to program Minecraft by importing protein data from PDB files and using coordinates to place blocks to visualize proteins in the game.
This document introduces programming and why it is useful. It discusses how computers are built to be helpful by performing tasks described through programming languages. It explains that programmers understand computer ways and languages, allowing them to build new tools for users or automate tasks for themselves. The document also discusses different types of programs, including those for entertainment or accomplishing tasks. Overall, it provides a high-level introduction to programming and why people pursue it.
This document provides an introduction to Python programming basics for beginners. It discusses Python features like being easy to learn and cross-platform. It covers basic Python concepts like variables, data types, operators, conditional statements, loops, functions, OOPs, strings and built-in data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries. The document provides examples of using these concepts and recommends Python tutorials, third-party libraries, and gives homework assignments on using functions like range and generators.
Python for Science and Engineering: a presentation to A*STAR and the Singapor...pythoncharmers
An introduction to Python in science and engineering.
The presentation was given by Dr Edward Schofield of Python Charmers (www.pythoncharmers.com) to A*STAR and the Singapore Computational Sciences Club in June 2011.
The document presents an overview of the Python programming language. It discusses that Python was created by Guido van Rossum in 1991 and is commonly used for web development, software development, mathematics, and system scripting. The document then covers various features of Python, including that it is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, and high-level language. It also discusses Python's use, history, syntax elements like indentation and comments, variables, data types, and string operations.
Mixed-language Python/C++ debugging with Python Tools for Visual Studio- Pave...PyData
This document discusses debugging Python and C++ code together using Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS). Key points:
- Developers often need to debug Python code that uses C/C++ extensions or vice versa.
- PTVS allows stepping between Python and C++ code, setting breakpoints in both, and inspecting values in either language.
- However, it has limitations as the native debugger controls what the Python debugger can do. Certain Python features may not be fully supported.
Python is an easy to learn programming language that is widely used for a variety of tasks. It has a simple syntax that allows developers to focus on solving problems rather than dealing with complex language features. Python code can be written quickly and read easily by others. It also has a large ecosystem of libraries and frameworks that support application development, data science, machine learning, and more. While not the fastest language, Python makes up for it with versatility and the ability to connect different systems through its "glue" programming capabilities.
Python – The Fastest Growing Programming LanguageIRJET Journal
1) Python is a widely used general-purpose programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It has seen rapid growth in recent years driven by its popularity for data science and machine learning tasks.
2) Key reasons for Python's growth include its use in academia and industries like software, manufacturing, and electronics. It is also popular due to its extensive libraries for tasks like data analysis and its job opportunities for data scientists.
3) Python supports multiple programming paradigms, has a large standard library, and can be used for web development, desktop GUIs, system scripting, and more. Its simplicity, readability, and extensive community make it a good choice for both learning and real-world programming
Open & reproducible research - What can we do in practice?Felix Z. Hoffmann
- There is a reproducibility crisis in computational research even when code is made available. Out of 206 computational studies in Science magazine since a policy change mandating sharing, only 26 directly provided their code and data. Of those judged potentially reproducible when code was available, more than half still required significant effort to reproduce.
- Making research fully reproducible requires addressing issues like difficult computational environments, long run times, dependency on previous results, and clarity on what is required to reproduce a single finding. Following principles like ensuring code is re-runnable, repeatable, reproducible, reusable, and replicable can help achieve reproducibility. Publishing code on platforms like Zenodo and OSF can also aid reproducibility.
Python programming | Fundamentals of Python programming KrishnaMildain
Basic Fundamentals of Python Programming.
What is Python, History of python, Advantages, Disadvantages, feature of python, scope, and many more.
Data Structure using Python, Object Oriented Programming using
Python is a general purpose, dynamic, high-level and interpreted programming language. It is used widely in data science, machine learning, web development, automation and more. Python was created in the 1990s by Guido van Rossum to be an interpreted language that bridged the gap between C and shell scripting. It has many advantages like being readable, cross-platform, having a large standard library and being open source.
Python, the Language of Science and Engineering for EngineersBoey Pak Cheong
A talk given in November 2016 at IEM Malaysia to engineers, who are new to Python, a broad perspective of what Python is, why it is important to learn it and how it can help in solving/visualization of engineering and scientific tasks and problems.
Learn Python Programming | Python Programming - Step by Step | Python for Beg...Edureka!
( Python Training : https://www.edureka.co/python )
This Edureka “Python Programming" introduces you to Python by giving you enough reasons to learn it. It will then take you to its various fundamentals along with a practical demonstrating the various libraries such as Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn. This video helps you to learn the below topics:
1. Why should you go for Python?
2. Introduction to Python Programming Language
3. How to work with Jupyter?
4. Python Programming Fundamentals: Operators & Data Types
5. Libraries: Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn
This document provides an introduction to Python programming, including:
- Python was created in 1991 by Guido van Rossum as an interpreted and general-purpose programming language.
- It focuses on code readability and allows programmers to do coding in fewer steps than languages like Java or C++.
- Popular uses of Python include backend web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and scientific computing.
- Key advantages that make Python popular include being easy to learn and use, having a large standard library, and supporting multiple programming paradigms.
IPython: A Modern Vision of Interactive Computing (PyData SV 2013)PyData
Fernando Perez gave a presentation on IPython and open source academia. He discussed (1) how IPython provides an interactive computing environment and notebook format to improve the scientific process, (2) the growth of IPython from a small project to a large open source ecosystem, and (3) challenges of open source work in an academic setting where rewards differ. He outlined a vision of building on abstractions like kernels, unified interactive and parallel computing, and growing the community.
Software Carpentry for the Geophysical SciencesAron Ahmadia
This document summarizes a presentation given by Aron Ahmadia at the ESIP Winter Meeting in January 2014 on Software Carpentry for the Geophysical Sciences. The presentation discussed how most scientists do not have strong computational skills and rely on outdated tools. It introduced Software Carpentry, which teaches practical computational skills like the Unix shell, version control with Git, and programming in Python and R. These skills can help scientists more effectively manage, share, and validate their work. The presentation encouraged scientists to get involved by attending or hosting Software Carpentry workshops, and contributing teaching materials relevant to earth sciences.
The document acknowledges and thanks several people for their help and guidance in preparing the report. It thanks the professor and seminar for providing background information and inspiration for the topic. It also thanks the author's parents for financially supporting their studies and encouraging them to learn engineering.
This document provides a 10-minute introduction to Python programming for linguists. It argues that Python is a good choice for linguists due to its emphasis on explicit and readable code, its natural language processing modules like NLTK, and its ability to embed into other applications. The document outlines goals of writing both small scripts for tasks like frequency analysis and larger applications like a Word Sketch Engine. It concludes by explaining how to get started with Python by downloading, using the interactive interpreter, and choosing an editor.
This document discusses getting started with a first Python project. It covers installing Python and choosing an IDE, following coding best practices like PEP8 style guidelines, using built-in data structures, testing tools, virtual environments, project structure, and deployment tools like Supervisor. The goal is to help new Python programmers understand the basics of starting their first project.
Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes code readability. It supports multiple programming paradigms including object-oriented, imperative and functional programming. Python code is typically shorter than equivalent Java or C++ code, due to features like automatic memory management and its use of indentation for code blocks rather than curly braces. While Python code runs slower than compiled languages, its rapid development cycle makes it productive for prototyping and small-to-medium sized projects.
Embracing Diversity: Searching over Multiple Languages - Suneel Marthi, Red H...Lucidworks
This document discusses a multi-lingual search pipeline that can accept queries in one language, translate them, search content in multiple languages, translate the results and provide a summary back to the user in their native language. It outlines the key components of the pipeline including using Apache NiFi for data flow, Apache OpenNLP for natural language processing, Apache Solr for indexing and searching content, Sockeye for neural machine translation, and a pointer-generator network for result summarization. Examples of translating content with Sockeye and handling unknown words with byte-pair encoding are also provided.
This document provides an introduction to the Python programming language. It discusses why Python is a good language to learn, as it is readable, powerful, productive, portable, and can be used for web development, data analysis, and more. Major companies and organizations like Google, YouTube, and NASA use Python. The creator of Python was Guido Van Rossum. The document concludes by inviting the reader to learn Python basics like Hello World, variables, control flow, and data structures.
The document provides an introduction to Python programming by discussing statements and syntax. It covers assignment statements, expression statements, print operations, conditional statements like if/else, and loop statements like while and for. It explains how Python programs are composed of modules containing statements with expressions. Truth tests for conditionals and built-in functions like range, zip that can be used in loops are also overviewed.
This document is a summer training report submitted by Shubham Yadav to the Department of Information Technology at Rajkiya Engineering College. The report details Shubham's 4-week training program at IQRA Software Technologies where he learned about Python programming language and its libraries like NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, and OpenCV. The report includes sections on the history of Python, its characteristics, data structures in Python, file handling, and how to use various Python libraries for tasks like mathematical operations, data visualization, data analysis, and computer vision.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
Three generations of computer languages are described:
1) Machine and assembly languages (1st and 2nd generation) which use cryptic codes that are translated to machine code.
2) Higher-level languages like FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC (3rd generation) which use more English-like phrases.
3) Even higher-level languages like Visual Basic and Visual Age (4th generation) which may use graphical tools.
5th generation languages are designed for artificial intelligence problems.
assembly language programming and organization of IBM PC" by YTHA YUEducation
This document contains solutions to chapters 1 through 10 of a manual on assembly language programming and organization of the IBM PC. It includes contents, chapter summaries, programming exercises and their solutions. Appendices provide information on how to run programs and some useful procedures.
Fuel Up JavaScript with Functional ProgrammingShine Xavier
JavaScript is the lingua franca of web development for over a decade. It has evolved tremendously along with the Web and has entrenched in modern browsers, complex Web applications, mobile development, server-side programming, and in emerging platforms like the Internet of Things.
Eventhough JavaScript has come a long way, a reinforced makeover to it will help build concurrent and massive systems that handle Big Data, IoT peripherals and many other complex eco systems. Functional Programming is the programming paradigm that could empower JavaScript to to enable more effective, robust, and flexible software development.
These days, Functional Programming is at the heart of every new generation programming technologies. The inclusion of Functional Programming in JavaScript will lead to advanced and futuristic systems.
The need of the hour is to unwrap the underlying concepts and its implementation in the software development process.
The 46th edition of FAYA:80 provides a unique opportunity for the JavaScript developers and technology enthusiasts to shed light on the functional programming paradigm and on writing efficient functional code in JavaScript.
Join us for the session to know more.
Topics Covered:
· Functional Programming Core Concepts
· Function Compositions & Pipelines
· Use of JS in Functional Programming
· Techniques for Functional Coding in JS
· Live Demo
Python – The Fastest Growing Programming LanguageIRJET Journal
1) Python is a widely used general-purpose programming language known for its simplicity and readability. It has seen rapid growth in recent years driven by its popularity for data science and machine learning tasks.
2) Key reasons for Python's growth include its use in academia and industries like software, manufacturing, and electronics. It is also popular due to its extensive libraries for tasks like data analysis and its job opportunities for data scientists.
3) Python supports multiple programming paradigms, has a large standard library, and can be used for web development, desktop GUIs, system scripting, and more. Its simplicity, readability, and extensive community make it a good choice for both learning and real-world programming
Open & reproducible research - What can we do in practice?Felix Z. Hoffmann
- There is a reproducibility crisis in computational research even when code is made available. Out of 206 computational studies in Science magazine since a policy change mandating sharing, only 26 directly provided their code and data. Of those judged potentially reproducible when code was available, more than half still required significant effort to reproduce.
- Making research fully reproducible requires addressing issues like difficult computational environments, long run times, dependency on previous results, and clarity on what is required to reproduce a single finding. Following principles like ensuring code is re-runnable, repeatable, reproducible, reusable, and replicable can help achieve reproducibility. Publishing code on platforms like Zenodo and OSF can also aid reproducibility.
Python programming | Fundamentals of Python programming KrishnaMildain
Basic Fundamentals of Python Programming.
What is Python, History of python, Advantages, Disadvantages, feature of python, scope, and many more.
Data Structure using Python, Object Oriented Programming using
Python is a general purpose, dynamic, high-level and interpreted programming language. It is used widely in data science, machine learning, web development, automation and more. Python was created in the 1990s by Guido van Rossum to be an interpreted language that bridged the gap between C and shell scripting. It has many advantages like being readable, cross-platform, having a large standard library and being open source.
Python, the Language of Science and Engineering for EngineersBoey Pak Cheong
A talk given in November 2016 at IEM Malaysia to engineers, who are new to Python, a broad perspective of what Python is, why it is important to learn it and how it can help in solving/visualization of engineering and scientific tasks and problems.
Learn Python Programming | Python Programming - Step by Step | Python for Beg...Edureka!
( Python Training : https://www.edureka.co/python )
This Edureka “Python Programming" introduces you to Python by giving you enough reasons to learn it. It will then take you to its various fundamentals along with a practical demonstrating the various libraries such as Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn. This video helps you to learn the below topics:
1. Why should you go for Python?
2. Introduction to Python Programming Language
3. How to work with Jupyter?
4. Python Programming Fundamentals: Operators & Data Types
5. Libraries: Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn
This document provides an introduction to Python programming, including:
- Python was created in 1991 by Guido van Rossum as an interpreted and general-purpose programming language.
- It focuses on code readability and allows programmers to do coding in fewer steps than languages like Java or C++.
- Popular uses of Python include backend web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and scientific computing.
- Key advantages that make Python popular include being easy to learn and use, having a large standard library, and supporting multiple programming paradigms.
IPython: A Modern Vision of Interactive Computing (PyData SV 2013)PyData
Fernando Perez gave a presentation on IPython and open source academia. He discussed (1) how IPython provides an interactive computing environment and notebook format to improve the scientific process, (2) the growth of IPython from a small project to a large open source ecosystem, and (3) challenges of open source work in an academic setting where rewards differ. He outlined a vision of building on abstractions like kernels, unified interactive and parallel computing, and growing the community.
Software Carpentry for the Geophysical SciencesAron Ahmadia
This document summarizes a presentation given by Aron Ahmadia at the ESIP Winter Meeting in January 2014 on Software Carpentry for the Geophysical Sciences. The presentation discussed how most scientists do not have strong computational skills and rely on outdated tools. It introduced Software Carpentry, which teaches practical computational skills like the Unix shell, version control with Git, and programming in Python and R. These skills can help scientists more effectively manage, share, and validate their work. The presentation encouraged scientists to get involved by attending or hosting Software Carpentry workshops, and contributing teaching materials relevant to earth sciences.
The document acknowledges and thanks several people for their help and guidance in preparing the report. It thanks the professor and seminar for providing background information and inspiration for the topic. It also thanks the author's parents for financially supporting their studies and encouraging them to learn engineering.
This document provides a 10-minute introduction to Python programming for linguists. It argues that Python is a good choice for linguists due to its emphasis on explicit and readable code, its natural language processing modules like NLTK, and its ability to embed into other applications. The document outlines goals of writing both small scripts for tasks like frequency analysis and larger applications like a Word Sketch Engine. It concludes by explaining how to get started with Python by downloading, using the interactive interpreter, and choosing an editor.
This document discusses getting started with a first Python project. It covers installing Python and choosing an IDE, following coding best practices like PEP8 style guidelines, using built-in data structures, testing tools, virtual environments, project structure, and deployment tools like Supervisor. The goal is to help new Python programmers understand the basics of starting their first project.
Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language that emphasizes code readability. It supports multiple programming paradigms including object-oriented, imperative and functional programming. Python code is typically shorter than equivalent Java or C++ code, due to features like automatic memory management and its use of indentation for code blocks rather than curly braces. While Python code runs slower than compiled languages, its rapid development cycle makes it productive for prototyping and small-to-medium sized projects.
Embracing Diversity: Searching over Multiple Languages - Suneel Marthi, Red H...Lucidworks
This document discusses a multi-lingual search pipeline that can accept queries in one language, translate them, search content in multiple languages, translate the results and provide a summary back to the user in their native language. It outlines the key components of the pipeline including using Apache NiFi for data flow, Apache OpenNLP for natural language processing, Apache Solr for indexing and searching content, Sockeye for neural machine translation, and a pointer-generator network for result summarization. Examples of translating content with Sockeye and handling unknown words with byte-pair encoding are also provided.
This document provides an introduction to the Python programming language. It discusses why Python is a good language to learn, as it is readable, powerful, productive, portable, and can be used for web development, data analysis, and more. Major companies and organizations like Google, YouTube, and NASA use Python. The creator of Python was Guido Van Rossum. The document concludes by inviting the reader to learn Python basics like Hello World, variables, control flow, and data structures.
The document provides an introduction to Python programming by discussing statements and syntax. It covers assignment statements, expression statements, print operations, conditional statements like if/else, and loop statements like while and for. It explains how Python programs are composed of modules containing statements with expressions. Truth tests for conditionals and built-in functions like range, zip that can be used in loops are also overviewed.
This document is a summer training report submitted by Shubham Yadav to the Department of Information Technology at Rajkiya Engineering College. The report details Shubham's 4-week training program at IQRA Software Technologies where he learned about Python programming language and its libraries like NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, and OpenCV. The report includes sections on the history of Python, its characteristics, data structures in Python, file handling, and how to use various Python libraries for tasks like mathematical operations, data visualization, data analysis, and computer vision.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
Three generations of computer languages are described:
1) Machine and assembly languages (1st and 2nd generation) which use cryptic codes that are translated to machine code.
2) Higher-level languages like FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC (3rd generation) which use more English-like phrases.
3) Even higher-level languages like Visual Basic and Visual Age (4th generation) which may use graphical tools.
5th generation languages are designed for artificial intelligence problems.
assembly language programming and organization of IBM PC" by YTHA YUEducation
This document contains solutions to chapters 1 through 10 of a manual on assembly language programming and organization of the IBM PC. It includes contents, chapter summaries, programming exercises and their solutions. Appendices provide information on how to run programs and some useful procedures.
Fuel Up JavaScript with Functional ProgrammingShine Xavier
JavaScript is the lingua franca of web development for over a decade. It has evolved tremendously along with the Web and has entrenched in modern browsers, complex Web applications, mobile development, server-side programming, and in emerging platforms like the Internet of Things.
Eventhough JavaScript has come a long way, a reinforced makeover to it will help build concurrent and massive systems that handle Big Data, IoT peripherals and many other complex eco systems. Functional Programming is the programming paradigm that could empower JavaScript to to enable more effective, robust, and flexible software development.
These days, Functional Programming is at the heart of every new generation programming technologies. The inclusion of Functional Programming in JavaScript will lead to advanced and futuristic systems.
The need of the hour is to unwrap the underlying concepts and its implementation in the software development process.
The 46th edition of FAYA:80 provides a unique opportunity for the JavaScript developers and technology enthusiasts to shed light on the functional programming paradigm and on writing efficient functional code in JavaScript.
Join us for the session to know more.
Topics Covered:
· Functional Programming Core Concepts
· Function Compositions & Pipelines
· Use of JS in Functional Programming
· Techniques for Functional Coding in JS
· Live Demo
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Bitcoin, The New Great Opportunity for Entrepreneurs on the InternetAlejandro Sewrjugin
Bitcoin unleash a New Era. Similar as the PC breakthrough in 1975 or the Internet in 1993 -as Marc Andreesen stated-, Entrepreneurs have again great opportunities ahead to build a new internet.
This is a talk I give at New York Culture Salon(纽约文化沙龙) , I introduce Bitcoin to Chinese Community in New York.
In this talk, we will talk about the origin of money, how our current financial system create money, how the Bitcoin protocol works, and what value it can bring us. We are also going to discuss stories behind the creator of Bitcoin Satoshi Nakamoto, and how investors, financial experts and mass media view Bitcoin.
The document discusses Bitcoin and provides an overview of what it is, how it works, and some of the risks and debates around it. It describes Bitcoin as a digital currency that uses cryptography and a peer-to-peer network to generate units of currency and verify transactions without a central authority. However, it notes that Bitcoin's value is highly volatile and speculative, and that there are risks associated with losing or having Bitcoin wallets hacked since the transactions are irreversible. It also explores debates around whether Bitcoin could be a long-term currency or is a bubble, as well as discussions of other cryptocurrencies that have emerged since Bitcoin.
Programmable Money - Visual Guide to Bitcoin as a TechnologyMark Smalley
Presentation I gave at WebCamp KL - specifically targeted at designers and web-developers. Why should web developers care about Bitcoin, what's the big deal?
This document discusses Bitcoin and a Malaysian startup called Cryptomarket.my that operates a Bitcoin exchange and facilitates Bitcoin payments and transactions. It provides an overview of Bitcoin, outlines Cryptomarket.my's business model and services like Bitcoin top-up cards, bill payments, and point-of-sale transactions, and discusses their plans to expand operations and require additional funding over nine months.
Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized digital currency, created in 2008. It functions as a currency that can be exchanged for goods and services without a central authority. Bitcoin uses cryptography and a peer-to-peer network to operate outside of central control. It has grown rapidly in adoption and now has hundreds of thousands of users and thousands of businesses accepting it as payment. The document provides an overview of how bitcoin works as a currency and payments system.
The document discusses the programming language C. It provides a brief history of C including its creation in 1972 by Dennis Ritchie and key developments like ANSI C. It also defines C as a high-level, general purpose language ideal for developing firmware and portable applications. Originally intended for writing system software, C was developed for the Unix Operating System. The document then discusses some basic C concepts like variables, logical operators, and control flow statements like if-else, switch, while loops, do-while loops, and for loops.
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions. It allows for peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. Transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, which uses mining and proof-of-work to validate transactions and create new blocks. Miners are incentivized by new bitcoins and transaction fees to devote resources to processing transactions and maintaining the blockchain. While it enables censorship-resistant transactions, bitcoin is not legal tender and faces risks from volatility, acceptance, and illicit use.
The document describes a programmable logic controller (PLC) system with digital inputs and outputs. It shows the connections between PLC components like the CPU, input and output modules, and external devices like buttons, lamps, and motor controls. The diagram illustrates the logic and signal flow within the PLC configuration.
This document provides an overview of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their history and applications. It discusses how the first PLC was developed by General Motors in 1968 to replace a relay-based system. It also covers PLC components like the CPU, I/O modules, memory organization, and programming environments. Additional topics include sensors, discrete and analog I/O, addressing schemes, programming instructions like moves, comparisons, and counters. The purpose is to introduce students to basic PLC programming concepts.
Why Bitcoin's Rate of Adoption is Only Going to IncreaseMecklerMedia
Bitcoin allows for instant, nearly free money transfers globally without intermediaries. It uses an open-source, decentralized network secured by cryptography. Growth in bitcoin users, transactions, merchants, and price has been exponential. Valuing bitcoin based on replacing remittances, online gambling, or Amazon transaction fees could value each bitcoin from $2,000 to $42,000, though current market size values it around $350. The bitcoin ecosystem is growing rapidly with startups, VC investment, ATMs, mobile apps, and integration into traditional banking and finance.
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This document provides an overview of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It discusses the history of PLCs, the need for them to replace hardwired control panels, and defines a PLC as a specialized computer used for industrial machine and process control. The key components of a PLC are described as the processor, memory, power supply, I/O modules, and programming device. Advantages include less wiring, increased reliability, and flexibility, while disadvantages include proprietary architectures. PLCs are widely used to control industrial applications and machinery.
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This presentation is a part of the COP2271C college level course taught at the Florida Polytechnic University located in Lakeland Florida. The purpose of this course is to introduce Freshmen students to both the process of software development and to the Python language.
The course is one semester in length and meets for 2 hours twice a week. The Instructor is Dr. Jim Anderson.
A video of Dr. Anderson using these slides is available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_LxfIQuFALY
This document provides an overview of programming in Python for data science. It discusses Python's history and timeline, its versatile capabilities across different programming paradigms, and its simple and clear syntax. Key features that make Python popular for data science are highlighted, such as its comprehensive standard library and support for numeric, scientific, and GUI programming. The document also compares Python 2 and 3, describes different ways to run Python programs, and lists popular Python packages for data science. Overall, it serves as an introduction to Python for newcomers and outlines its relevance and widespread adoption in the field of data science.
This document discusses Python as a programming language and its uses for web development. Python was created in 1991 and can be used for web development, software development, mathematics, and system scripting. It allows developers to create web applications and connect to databases. Python code can also be executed quickly as it is written due to its interpreter system. The document outlines some key features of Python, including its simple syntax, open source status, and ability to work on different platforms. Finally, it briefly mentions some popular Python web frameworks and compares Python to other languages like PHP for web programming.
Introduction to Python Programming BasicsDhana malar
Python is a popular high-level programming language that can be used for a wide range of applications from simple scripts to complex machine learning programs. It has a simple syntax, extensive standard library, and support for code reuse through modules and packages. Some key strengths of Python include its huge collection of standard libraries for tasks like machine learning, web development, scientific computing, and more. It is also an interpreted language, making it easy to learn and use for both simple and complex programming tasks.
The document provides an overview of using Python for bioinformatics, discussing what Python is, why it is useful for bioinformatics, how to set up Python in integrated development environments like Eclipse with PyDev, how to share code using Git and GitHub, and includes examples of Hello World and bioinformatics programs in Python. It introduces Python and argues it is well-suited for bioinformatics due to its extensive standard libraries, ease of use, and wide adoption in science. The document demonstrates how to install Python, set up an IDE, create and run simple Python programs, and use version control with Git and GitHub to collaborate on projects.
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Talking about Data science and Artificial Intelligence, we all have heard of Python
as the main language responsible for carrying out all the important tasks in these
areas. Python is the most popular language of 21st century that was created by
Guido Van Rossum and came in consideration in 1991 when it was released.
➢ Python is a remarkable and super advanced language for almost every problem
that is not addressed by most of the computer languages these days.
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Brief introduction to the Python programming language, for complete beginners who have never learned a programming language before. Resources and links are included.
Python supports multiple programming paradigms, including object-oriented, imperative and functional programming or procedural styles. It features a dynamic type system and automatic memory management and has a large and comprehensive standard library.
A slightly modified version of original "An introduction to Python
for absolute beginners" slides. For credits please check the second page. I used this presentation for my school's internal Python course. thank you forviewing
Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language.
Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data.
Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusion and supporting decision-making.
This document provides an introduction to Python programming. It discusses that Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with simple syntax. It then covers the need for programming languages, different types of languages, and translators like compilers, interpreters, assemblers, linkers, and loaders. The document concludes by discussing why Python is popular for web development, software development, data science, and more.
Python is a general purpose, dynamic, high level and interpreted programming language that is easy to learn yet powerful and versatile, making it attractive for application development. It supports multiple programming paradigms including object oriented, imperative and functional programming. Python is widely used for tasks like web development, machine learning, scientific computing, and more due to its large standard library and being cross-platform, free/open source, and having a simple syntax. People use Python because it is easy to learn and use, expressive, interpreted, cross-platform, free/open source, supports object oriented programming, is extensible, and has a large standard library and GUI programming support.
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This document provides a summary of Jake VanderPlas' book "A Whirlwind Tour of Python". It introduces Python as a teaching and scripting language embraced by programmers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists. The book aims to provide a brief but comprehensive tour of the Python language for readers familiar with other languages, rather than starting from the basics. It covers Python's syntax, built-in types and data structures, functions, control flow, and other aspects to provide a foundation for exploring Python's data science ecosystem.
These slides were used to teach the module "Introduction to Agile Software Development & Python" as a sub-section of the major course "Software Engineering" for the 3rd year undergraduates of the Department of Computer Engineering, University of Peradeniya in 2010.
Introduction to python -easiest way to understand python for beginners
What is Python…?
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History of Python
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Why do people use Python?
Installing Python
Python is a versatile and widely-used high-level programming language known for its simplicity, readability, and extensive library support. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python has since gained immense popularity across various domains, including web development, data science, scientific computing, artificial intelligence, and more. In this comprehensive description, we'll delve into Python's history, features, applications, and its vibrant community, highlighting why it continues to be a preferred choice for developers worldwide.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Python
Python's History and Evolution
Python's Key Features
3.1. Readability and Simplicity
3.2. High-level Language
3.3. Interpreted and Dynamic
3.4. Cross-platform Compatibility
3.5. Rich Standard Library
3.6. Community Support
Python's Application Domains
4.1. Web Development
4.2. Data Science and Machine Learning
4.3. Scientific Computing
4.4. Automation and Scripting
4.5. Game Development
4.6. Desktop Applications
Python Development Environments
5.1. IDLE
5.2. PyCharm
5.3. Jupyter Notebook
5.4. Visual Studio Code
Getting Started with Python
6.1. Installing Python
6.2. Your First Python Program
Python Syntax and Basic Concepts
7.1. Variables and Data Types
7.2. Conditional Statements
7.3. Loops
7.4. Functions
7.5. Exception Handling
Working with Python Libraries
8.1. NumPy
8.2. Pandas
8.3. Matplotlib
8.4. Scikit-Learn
Python and Web Development
9.1. Frameworks (Django, Flask)
9.2. Front-end Integration (HTML/CSS)
9.3. Database Interaction (SQL, NoSQL)
Python in Data Science
10.1. Data Analysis with Pandas
10.2. Data Visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn
10.3. Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn
10.4. Deep Learning with TensorFlow and PyTorch
Scientific Computing with Python
11.1. Scientific Libraries (SciPy, SymPy)
11.2. Plotting and Visualization (Matplotlib)
Automation and Scripting
12.1. Automating Tasks
12.2. Scripting for System Administration
Game Development with Python
13.1. Pygame
13.2. Unity and Unreal Engine Integration
Desktop Applications with Python
14.1. Tkinter
14.2. PyQt
Python's Ecosystem and Package Management
Python Best Practices
16.1. Code Readability (PEP 8)
16.2. Documentation and Comments
16.3. Testing (Unit Testing, pytest)
16.4. Version Control (Git)
Python's Future and Trends
Conclusion
1. Introduction to Python
Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language that was designed with a focus on code readability and simplicity. It uses an elegant and straightforward syntax that makes it easy for developers to express their ideas effectively, reducing the cost of program maintenance. Python's philosophy emphasizes the importance of code clarity and readability, which is encapsulated in the Zen of Python (PEP 20).
The language has gained immense popularity due to its versatility and a rich ecosystem of libraries and frameworks. Python is renowned for its vibrant community and extensive documentation, making it in p
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# Python: A Comprehensive Overview
Python is a high-level, versatile, and dynamically-typed programming language known for its simplicity and readability. Created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s, Python has since become one of the most popular programming languages worldwide. In this comprehensive overview, we will delve into the key aspects of Python, from its history and design philosophy to its syntax, libraries, and real-world applications.
## **History and Evolution of Python**
Python's history dates back to December 1989 when Guido van Rossum, a Dutch programmer, began working on it as a side project during his Christmas holidays. His aim was to create a language that emphasized code readability and allowed developers to express their ideas in fewer lines of code compared to other languages like C++ or Perl.
The first official Python release, Python 0.9.0, was released in February 1991. Python's name was inspired by Guido's love for the British comedy group Monty Python. Despite its humorous origins, Python quickly gained popularity in the software development community.
Python's major versions include Python 1.0 (1994), Python 2.0 (2000), Python 3.0 (2008), and the subsequent 3.x releases. The transition from Python 2 to Python 3 was a significant milestone in Python's history, as it involved breaking compatibility with Python 2 to introduce improvements and address some language inconsistencies. Python 2 reached its end of life on January 1, 2020, and Python 3 is now the standard and recommended version for new projects.
## **Design Philosophy: The Zen of Python**
Python's success can be attributed, in part, to its clear and guiding design principles, often referred to as "The Zen of Python" or "PEP 20" (Python Enhancement Proposal 20). These principles encapsulate the language's philosophy and provide a framework for writing clean, readable, and maintainable code. Some notable principles from "The Zen of Python" include:
- **Readability Counts:** Code should be easy to read and understand. Python's syntax enforces this with its use of indentation for block structure.
- **Simple is Better Than Complex:** Python encourages simplicity in both code design and implementation. It favors straightforward solutions over convoluted ones.
- **Explicit is Better Than Implicit:** Code should be explicit and not rely on hidden or magical behavior. This principle promotes code clarity and predictability.
- **There Should Be One-- and Preferably Only One --Obvious Way to Do It:** Python aims to provide a single, clear way to perform a specific task to reduce confusion and make code more consistent.
- **Errors Should Never Pass Silently:** Python encourages robust error handling and reporting to help developers identify and fix issues promptly.
## **Python Syntax and Language Features**
Python's syntax is known for its simplicity and readability. Here are some key languag
These slides were used to teach the above subject for the 3rd year undergrads of the Departement of Computer Engineering, University of Peradeniya in 2009, under IFS-PERADENIYA industry -university collaboration.
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Automating GIS-processes
FEC 2017
Lecturers: Vuokko Heikinheimo & Henrikki Tenkanen
vuokko.heikinheimo@helsinki.fi
henrikki.tenkanen@helsinki.fi
6.3.2017
Materials: Henrikki Tenkanen, David Whipp, Vuokko Heikinheimo
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Goals of the course
There are basically four goals in this intensive course
1. Introduce the Python programming language
2. Develop basic programming skills
3. Discuss essential (good) programming practices needed by
young scientists
4. Introduce automatization of different GIS tasks in Python
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Goals of this lecture
• Provide an overview of basic computing practices, and
why you should learn them
• Define computers and programming languages, and how
they operate
• Look at the components of a computer program and a
strategy for writing your own code
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Learning to program
• A significant part of this course will be development of
basic programming skills that will help you write and use
simple numerical models
• I know you’re not computer scientists - I’m not either
• Our goal is take small steps to learn together
• Do you really need to know how to program? Yes.
• You might not be a superstar, but learning to write
simple codes can be very useful
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Why learn to program?
• Rather than being restricted to using existing software,
you will have the ability to develop your own solutions
when solutions do not exist or are inefficient
• Many software packages offer the ability to extend
their capabilities by adding your own short programs
(e.g., ArcGIS, ParaView, Google Earth, etc.)
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Why learn to program?
• Believe it or not, programming is fun! It
involves
• Breaking complex problems down
into simpler pieces
• Developing a strategy for solving the
problem
• Testing your solution
• All of this can be exciting and rewarding
(when the code works…)
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The scientific method…
…and how programming can make you a better
scientist
1. Define a question
2. Gather information and resources (observe)
3. Form an explanatory hypothesis
4. Test the hypothesis by performing an experiment and
collecting data in a reproducible manner
5. Analyze the data
6. Interpret the data and draw conclusions that serve as a
starting point for new hypothesis
7. Publish results
8. Retest (frequently done by other scientists)
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Learning to program can help us…
1. Define a question
2. Gather information and resources (observe)
3. Form an explanatory hypothesis
4. Test the hypothesis by performing an experiment and
collecting data in a reproducible manner
5. Analyze the data
6. Interpret the data and draw conclusions that serve as a
starting point for new hypothesis
7. Publish results
8. Retest (frequently done by other scientists)
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Good programming practices can help
us…
1. Define a question
2. Gather information and resources (observe)
3. Form an explanatory hypothesis
4. Test the hypothesis by performing an experiment and
collecting data in a reproducible manner
5. Analyze the data
6. Interpret the data and draw conclusions that serve as a
starting point for new hypothesis
7. Publish results
8. Retest (frequently done by other scientists)
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Programming
“Computer programming (often shortened to programming) is a process
that leads from an original formulation of a computing problem to
executable computer programs. Programming involves activities such as
analysis, developing understanding, generating algorithms, verification of
requirements of algorithms including their correctness and resources
consumption, and implementation (commonly referred to as coding) of
algorithms in a target programming language.”
-Wikipedia (2015)
“A program is like a recipe. It contains a list of ingredients (called
variables) and a list of directions (called statements) that tell the
computer what to do with the variables.”
- Webopedia (2015)
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What is a program?
• A program is a detailed
list of step-by-step
instructions telling the
computer exactly what to
do
• The program can be
changed to alter what the
computer will do when
the code is executed
• Software is another name
for a program
# Define plot variables
misfit = NA_data[:,0]
var1 = NA_data[:,1]
var2 = NA_data[:,2]
var3 = NA_data[:,3]
clrmin = round(min(misfit),3)
clrmax = round(min(misfit),2)
trans = 0.75
ptsize = 40
Fortran punchcard
Python source code
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What is a programming language?
• A computer language is what we use to ‘talk’ to a
computer
• Unfortunately, computers don’t yet understand our
native languages
• A programming language is like a code of instructions for
the computer to follow
• It is exact and unambiguous
• Every structure has a precise form (syntax) and a
precise meaning (semantics)
• Python is just one of many programming languages
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High level
programming
Low level
programming
Less code
More code
Slower
Faster
Various different programming languages exist
• Python
• Perl
• Ruby
• JavaScript
• Java
• C++
• C
• Fortran
+ Many others
Programming languages remind our spoken languages!
• There are different ways to express the same meaning
• Some languages are more similar to each other than others
• After learning one language it is easier to learn other ones!
Programming
Moikka, Hello, Hej, Hallo, Hola
echo ”Moikka”, print(”Hello”), console.log(”Hej”),
puts(”Hallo”), System.out.println(”Hola”)
Spoken languages Programming languages
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Python is:
• General purpose
• High level
• Cross-platform
• Open source
• Multi-paradigm: Object oriented / imperative / functional / procedural / reflective
• Uses dynamic type-checking
Why to learn / use Python?
• Easy to learn (a good programming language for the beginners)
• Easy to read and understand – elegant code
• Powerful enough – used in scientific programming
• Countless ready-made modules / libraries to use (also GIS stuff)
• Supportive, large and helpful user community
• Widely supported in different GIS-softwares
- ArcGIS, QGIS, Erdas Imagine, IDRISI, uDig, ILWIS, PostGIS …
• Extremely useful for automating GIS processes
Programming
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Developing a program
• Coming up with a specific list of instructions for the
computer to follow in order to accomplish a desired task
is not easy
• The following list will serve us as a general software
development strategy
1. Analyze the problem
2. Determine specifications
3. Create a design
4. Implement the design
5. Test/debug the program
6. Maintain the program (if necessary)
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Let’s consider an example
• As an American, David was raised in a country that uses
Fahrenheit for temperatures
• 70°F is lovely
• 90°F is hot
• Water freezes at 32°F
• The problem here in Finland is that he doesn’t always
know what he should wear to work when he finds
weather reports with temperatures in degrees Celsius
• A simple program could help
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Developing a program
1. Analyze the problem
• Before you can solve a problem, you must figure out
exactly what should be solved
2. Determine specifications
• Describe exactly what the program will do
• Don’t worry about how it will work. Determine the
input and output values and how they should
interact in the program
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Developing a program
1. Analyze the problem
• Before you can solve a problem, you must figure out
exactly what should be solved
2. Determine specifications
• Describe exactly what the program will do
• Don’t worry about how it will work. Determine the
input and output values and how they should
interact in the program
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Developing a program
3. Create a design
• What is the overall structure of the program? How will
it work?
• It is often helpful to write out the code operation in
pseudocode, precise English (or Finnish) describing
the program. Be specific!
4. Implement the design
• If you’ve done a good job with the previous steps, this
should be fairly straightforward. Take your
pseudocode and ‘translate’ it into Python
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Developing a program
3. Create a design
• What is the overall structure of the program? How will
it work?
• It is often helpful to write out the code operation in
pseudocode, precise English (or Finnish) describing
the program. Be specific!
4. Implement the design
• If you’ve done a good job with the previous steps, this
should be fairly straightforward. Take your
pseudocode and ‘translate’ it into Python
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Developing a program
5. Test/debug the program
• Now you can put your new Python code to the test
(literally) by running it to see whether it reproduces the
expected values
• For any test, you should know the correct values in
advance of running your code. How else can you
confirm it works???
6. Maintain the program
• If you’ve written something that will be shared by other
users, a helpful programmer will continue to add
features that are requested by the users
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Developing a program
5. Test/debug the program
• Now you can put your new Python code to the test
(literally) by running it to see whether it reproduces the
expected values
• For any test, you should know the correct values in
advance of running your code. How else can you
confirm it works???
6. Maintain the program
• If you’ve written something that will be shared by other
users, a helpful programmer will continue to add
features that are requested by the users