python_intro

A short introduction into Python

Python is an all-round programming language that can be applied in many domains. This training session introduces the programming language to participants who have a basic programming experience.

Content

• Getting to know the environment
  • User environment
  • Command line
  • Spyder
  • Notebook
• Basic syntax
• Variables
• Operators
• Built-in atomic Data types
• Data structures
  • Lists
  • Tuples
  • Sets
  • Dictionaries
• Flow control
  • Basic flow control commands
  • Functions
• basic IO

Prerequisites

basic programming knowledge

Result

Get a first taste of the Python Programming environment and the (very) basics of the core elements of the Python programming language.

Material

Check the doc folder, this folder contains:

• narrative powerpoints
• screencasts of Python code / notebooks focusing on different aspects covered in the powerpoints
• PDF of the slides