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Python Interpreter

Translates code line by line into machine code, running it through the CPU.

Python IDLE

An interface used to run command line interface code; includes a blank editor and a Python shell.

Function Definition Syntax

Functions are defined using the keyword 'def', followed by the function name and parentheses.

Formal Parameter

A variable defined in a function's parameter list that can take input values.

String Literals

Fixed string values assigned to parameters when a function is called.

Print Function

Used to display outputs; can combine multiple data types including variables and strings.

Type Function

Checks the data type of a variable and returns the result.

Input Function

Stores user inputs as strings, prompting for input display.

Int Function

Converts strings to integers, turning text input into number data.

Float Function

Converts strings to floating-point numbers.

Str Function

Converts other data types into strings.

.format Method

Used to concatenate strings and variables in a formatted way.

Return Statement

Returns the result of a function's computations back to the caller.

List Length Function (len)

Returns the number of elements in a list.

List Append Method

Adds a single item to the end of a list.

List Clear Method

Removes all items from a list.

For Loop

Used to iterate over a sequence such as a list.

Range Function

Generates a sequence of numbers, allowing for iteration.

Sorted Function

Sorts a list or an iterable in ascending order by default.

Data Types

Different categories of data like strings, integers, floats, booleans, and lists.

Boolean Type

Represents truth values: True or False.

Variable Naming Rules

Variables cannot start with a digit and must be case sensitive.

Parameters in Functions

Formal parameters are defined in the function, while arguments are the values passed to them.

Static Variables

Constant variables typically defined globally and written in capital letters.

Comments (#)

Used to create notes in code that have no effect on execution.