Programming using Python

prutor.ai Amey Karkare

Dept. of CSE
IIT Kanpur

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The Programming Cycle for Python

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 Run
with some input

Write/Edit

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OK?
NO
YES
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More
Inputs?
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The Programming Cycle for Python
1. Write your program or edit (i.e., change
or modify) your program.

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2. Run your program on an input.
– Python is an interpreted language (unlike C,
C++, Java). There is no separate compilation
step.
3. If output is not correct, return to editing
step.
4. Repeat step 2,3 for other inputs, if any.
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 An IDE for Python
• In this course, we recommend that you use
Spyder: an Integrated Development

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Environment (IDE) for Python.
• Spyder consists of
– Python shell (iPython)
– Editor
– Debugger (Object Inspector)

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 Toolbar
Debugger/
Inspector

Editor
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iPython Shell

Spyder: Python IDE 6

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User Program
Filename, preferred extension is py
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Running the Program
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Output in the shell

iPython Shell & Output

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iPython Shell & Output
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IN[1]:
Welcome
to Python 3
IN[2]:

IN[3]:

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Python Shell is Interactive

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IN[1]: Python Shell Prompt
Welcome
to Python 3
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User Commands
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(Statements)

Outputs

Python Shell is Interactive

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