Semester 3 - Python - Assignment 1

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Q1. For any Programming Language requires some basic concepts, Briefly explain the following concepts
I. Data Type
II. Data Structures
III. Variables
IV. Flow Control Structures

Data Types

  • Refers to the type of data a variable can store in a program.
  • Examples of common data types:
    • Integer (e.g. 5, -10)
    • Float (e.g. 3.14, 0.01)
    • Boolean (true or false)
    • String (e.g. “hello”, “goodbye”)

Data Structures

  • A way of organizing and storing data in a program.
  • Examples of data structures:
    • Arrays (ordered collection)
    • Linked Lists (linear collection)
    • Stacks (Last-In-First-Out collection)
    • Queues (First-In-First-Out collection)
    • Trees (hierarchical collection)

Variables

  • Named storage locations for holding data in a program.
  • Variables must be declared with a specific data type.
  • The value stored in a variable can be changed during the program execution.

Flow Control Structures

  • Control the flow of execution of a program.
  • Examples of flow control structures:
    • If-Else (decision-making structure)
    • Loops (For, While)
    • Switch-Case (multiple-choice decision-making structure)

Q2. Difference between Compiler and Interpreter

Difference

  • Compiler: converts the entire source code into machine code before the program is executed (e.g. C++, C#, Java).
  • Interpreter: interprets the source code line by line and executes it immediately (e.g. Python, Ruby, JavaScript).
  • Example: Python uses an interpreter to execute the code, allowing for interactive and dynamic programming.

Q3. Python is a simple programming language ,Explain the following a. Python Programming Language applications b. Benefits of Python Language over Other Programming Languages

Python Programming Language Applications:

  • Web development with frameworks such as Django and Flask
  • Scientific computing, data analysis, and visualization with libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning with libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch
  • Game development, especially for creating simple logic or educational games
  • Automation for tasks like web scraping, data processing, and file management

Benefits of Python Language over Other Programming Languages:

  • Simple and readable syntax
  • Large and active community with plenty of online resources
  • Cross-platform compatibility with multiple operating systems
  • Versatility for a wide range of applications
  • Large number of libraries for complex tasks with minimal code
  • Dynamically typed for flexible and rapid development

Q4. Python consist of different operators, Explain I. Arithmetic operators on Python II. Numerical Operators in Python

Python Operators:

Arithmetic Operators:

  • Addition (+)
  • Subtraction (-)
  • Multiplication (*)
  • Division (/)
  • Floor Division (//)
  • Modulus/Remainder (%)
  • Exponent (**)

Numerical Operators:

  • Comparison operators: Less than (<), Less than or equal to (<=), Greater than (>), Greater than or equal to (>=), Equal to (==), Not equal to (!=)
  • Logical operators: And (and), Or (or), Not (not)
  • Bitwise operators: And (&), Or (|), Xor (^), Not (~), Left shift (<<), Right shift (>>)

These operators can be used for mathematical operations on numeric data types and comparisons of Boolean values in Python.
For example:

2 + 3        # 5
4 - 2        # 2
3 * 4        # 12
5 / 2        # 2.5
5 // 2       # 2
5 % 2        # 1
2 ** 3       # 8
2 < 3        # True
3 >= 3       # True
2 == 3       # False
2 != 3       # True
(2 < 3) and (3 > 2)   # True
(2 < 3) or (3 < 2)    # True
not (2 < 3)           # False

Q5. Explain the different conditional Operators in Python ?

Conditional Operators in Python

  • Used to control program flow based on conditions
  • Types of conditional operators include:
    • If-Else: performs an action based on a True or False condition
    • If-Elif-Else: checks multiple conditions and performs one action based on the first True condition
    • Nested If: checks multiple conditions inside another if statement
    • Ternary Operator: assigns a value to a variable based on a condition
  • Condition can be any expression that evaluates to a Boolean value (True or False)

If-Else

if condition:
    # code if True
else:
    # code if False

If-Elif-Else

if condition1:
    # code if condition1 True
elif condition2:
    # code if condition1 False and condition2 True
else:
    # code if condition1 and condition2 False

Nested If

if condition1:
    # code if condition1 True
    if condition2:
        # code if condition1 and condition2 True
    else:
        # code if condition1 True and condition2 False
else:
    # code if condition1 False

Ternary Operator

value = expression1 if condition else expression2

Q6. Difference Between Logical and Bitwise Operator ?

Logical and Bitwise Operators in Python

  • Used to perform operations on binary data
  • Logical operators (and, or, not) operate based on truth values of operands and return Boolean values
  • Bitwise operators: And (&), Or (|), Xor (^), Not (~), Left shift (<<), Right shift (>>)
  • Examples:
# Logical operators
x = True
y = False
print(x and y)  # False
print(x or y)   # True
print(not x)    # False

# Bitwise operators
x = 5 # binary representation: 0000 0101
y = 3 # binary representation: 0000 0011
print(x & y)    # 1
print(x | y)    # 7
print(x ^ y)    # 6
print(~x)       # -6
print(x << 2)   # 20
print(x >> 2)   # 1

In summary, logical operators operate based on truth values of operands and return Boolean values, while bitwise operators operate on binary representations of operands.

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