What is Python? What are the benefits of using Python

Python is a high-level, interpreted, general-purpose programming language. Being a general-purpose language, it can be used to build almost any type of application with the right tools/libraries. Additionally, python supports objects, modules, threads, exception-handling, and automatic memory management which help in modelling real-world problems and building applications to solve these problems.

Benefits of using Python:

• Python is a general-purpose programming language that has a simple, easy-to-learn syntax that emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. Moreover, the language is capable of scripting, is completely open-source, and supports third-party packages encouraging modularity and code reuse.

Python Data Types

In Python, we have several types of data:

1. Numeric : You can use integers, floating-point numbers, and complex numbers.

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integer = 10
print(integer, 'is of type', type(integer))
floating_point = 20.5
print(floating_point, 'is of type', type(floating_point))
complex_num = 1j
print(complex_num, 'is of type', type(complex_num))

1. Dictionaries: Dictionaries are used to store data in key:value pairs.

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     dictionary = {"name": "Python", "age": 30}
   

2. Booleans: These represent one of two values: True or False.

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     boolean_1 = True
     boolean_2 = False
   

3. Set

   The Set is an unordered collection of unique items. Set is defined by values separated by commas inside braces { }.

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     #Create a set named Student ID
     student_id = {111, 115, 113, 114, 110, 116, 117}
     #Display elements of it
     print(student_id)
     #Display Type of Student ID
     print(type(student_id))
   

4. Sequences

   1. Strings: These are sequences of character data. Enclose them in single or double quotes.

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        string_1 = 'Hello, World!'
        print(string_1)
      

   2. Lists: These are collections of items (strings, integers, or even other lists). 📝

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        list = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
        print(list[0])
        print(list[2])
      

   3. Tuple: Tuple is an ordered sequence of items same as a list. The only difference is that tuples are immutable. Tuples once created cannot be modified.

      We use the parentheses () to store items of a tuple.

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        #Create a Tuple
        product = ('Microsoft' , 'Linux-Ubuntu' , 'other')
        #Access Element at Numbber1
        print(product[0]) #It will print Microsoft
        print(product[1]) #It will print Linux-Ubuntu
      

      Basic Operations in Python

      Python supports all the mathematical operations you would expect:

      • Addition (+)

      • Subtraction (-)

      • Multiplication (*)

      • Division (/)

      • Modulus (%)

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        # Store input numbers
        num1 = input('Enter first number: ')
        num2 = input('Enter second number: ')
        # Add two numbers
        addition = float(num1) + float(num2) 
        print(addition)
        subtraction = float(num1) - float(num2)
        print(subtraction)