Python: Hello World

Why is programming essential for computers to function?

Computer require programming to execute instructions — written in programming language — and carry out tasks.

What does coding mean in the context of computer science?

Coding is the writing of instructions into a machine-readable language for the computer to execute.

What is a computer program?

A program is a text file written in a programming language that is read, translated, and executed by a computer.

How do you write a comment in Python?

A comment — indicated by # — provides context for code, clarifies written code for others that may view it, and ignores code so that it is not executed.

What does the print() function do in Python?

What is output in the context of programming?

What is a string in Python?

What is a variable in programming?

What is a bug in programming?

What is debugging?

What are common causes of a SyntaxError?

What causes a NameError in code?

What is an integer (int) in programming?

How does a float differ from an integer?

What is a literal in programming?

What symbol is used for addition in code?

What symbol represents subtraction?

How is multiplication represented in Python?

How is division written in Python?

How does ** differ from * in Python?

What does the modulo operator do in Python?

What causes a ZeroDivisionError in Python?

What is string concatenation?

What does the str() function do in Python?

What does the += operator do?

What is a multi-line string in Python?