Python

Python

1. A sequence is the order in which a computer acts to solve a problem

2. Decomposition is when you break down a process into simpler steps

3. Algorithm is when you use different steps to solve a problem

4. What is python?

   • Python is a programming language

5. What is IDLE?

   • Integrated Development Environment
   • Interactive mode lets you see your results as you type them- Shell Window
   • Script mode allows you to save the program then run it later- editor window

6. Whenever saving a document, save with a .py as the ending

7. Debugging is when you find the error and fix it

8. Variable

   • A variable stores temporary information
   • A variable name can contain only numbers letters and underscores. It can start with a number

9. String contains characters

10. Comments are used to document your program and make it easier to understand your code

    • Comments start with a # and appears in red

11. Functions are special built-in routines that do a specific job

    • Functions appear in purple

12. array

    • a list