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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +id: python-syntax |
| 3 | +title: Python Syntax |
| 4 | +sidebar_label: Python Syntax #displays in sidebar |
| 5 | +sidebar_position: 2 |
| 6 | +tags: |
| 7 | + [ |
| 8 | + Python, |
| 9 | + Introduction of python, |
| 10 | + Python Syntax, |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | + ] |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +--- |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +# Python Syntax |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +Python is known for its clean and readable syntax. It emphasizes code readability and allows developers to write fewer lines of code compared to other programming languages. |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +### Basic Syntax Structure |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +Python uses indentation instead of curly braces `{}` to define blocks of code. |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +### Example: |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +```python |
| 27 | +if 5 > 2: |
| 28 | + print("Five is greater than two!") |
| 29 | +```` |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +* **Indentation** is crucial in Python. Missing or incorrect indentation will raise an error. |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +### Comments |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +### Single-line comment: |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +```python |
| 39 | +# This is a comment |
| 40 | +print("Hello, World!") |
| 41 | +``` |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +### Multi-line comment (using triple quotes): |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +```python |
| 46 | +""" |
| 47 | +This is a |
| 48 | +multi-line comment |
| 49 | +""" |
| 50 | +print("Hello again!") |
| 51 | +``` |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +--- |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +### Variables |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +Python does not require you to declare the type of a variable. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +```python |
| 60 | +x = 10 # integer |
| 61 | +y = "Hello" # string |
| 62 | +z = 3.14 # float |
| 63 | +``` |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +### Multiple assignment: |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +```python |
| 68 | +a, b, c = 1, 2, 3 |
| 69 | +``` |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +--- |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +### Data Types |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +Some common data types in Python: |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +* `int`: Integer |
| 78 | +* `float`: Floating point |
| 79 | +* `str`: String |
| 80 | +* `bool`: Boolean |
| 81 | +* `list`: List of items |
| 82 | +* `tuple`: Immutable list |
| 83 | +* `dict`: Key-value pair |
| 84 | +* `set`: Unique unordered collection |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +```python |
| 87 | +num = 10 # int |
| 88 | +name = "Alice" # str |
| 89 | +items = [1, 2, 3] # list |
| 90 | +person = {"name": "Bob", "age": 25} # dict |
| 91 | +``` |
| 92 | + |
| 93 | +--- |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +### Conditionals |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +```python |
| 98 | +age = 18 |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +if age >= 18: |
| 101 | + print("Adult") |
| 102 | +elif age > 12: |
| 103 | + print("Teenager") |
| 104 | +else: |
| 105 | + print("Child") |
| 106 | +``` |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +--- |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +### Loops |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | +### `for` loop: |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +```python |
| 115 | +for i in range(5): |
| 116 | + print(i) |
| 117 | +``` |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +### `while` loop: |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +```python |
| 122 | +count = 0 |
| 123 | +while count < 5: |
| 124 | + print(count) |
| 125 | + count += 1 |
| 126 | +``` |
| 127 | + |
| 128 | +--- |
| 129 | + |
| 130 | +### Functions |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +Functions are defined using the `def` keyword. |
| 133 | + |
| 134 | +```python |
| 135 | +def greet(name): |
| 136 | + print("Hello, " + name) |
| 137 | + |
| 138 | +greet("Alice") |
| 139 | +``` |
| 140 | + |
| 141 | +### Return statement: |
| 142 | + |
| 143 | +```python |
| 144 | +def add(a, b): |
| 145 | + return a + b |
| 146 | + |
| 147 | +result = add(2, 3) |
| 148 | +print(result) # Output: 5 |
| 149 | +``` |
| 150 | + |
| 151 | +--- |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | +### Modules and Imports |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +You can import built-in or custom modules. |
| 156 | + |
| 157 | +```python |
| 158 | +import math |
| 159 | + |
| 160 | +print(math.sqrt(16)) # Output: 4.0 |
| 161 | +``` |
| 162 | + |
| 163 | +--- |
| 164 | + |
| 165 | +### Operators |
| 166 | + |
| 167 | +### Arithmetic Operators: |
| 168 | + |
| 169 | +```python |
| 170 | ++ - * / // % ** |
| 171 | +``` |
| 172 | + |
| 173 | +### Comparison Operators: |
| 174 | + |
| 175 | +```python |
| 176 | +== != > < >= <= |
| 177 | +``` |
| 178 | + |
| 179 | +### Logical Operators: |
| 180 | + |
| 181 | +```python |
| 182 | +and or not |
| 183 | +``` |
| 184 | + |
| 185 | +--- |
| 186 | + |
| 187 | +### Indentation Rules |
| 188 | + |
| 189 | +Python uses **4 spaces** (by convention) for indentation. Do not mix tabs and spaces. |
| 190 | + |
| 191 | +Incorrect: |
| 192 | + |
| 193 | +```python |
| 194 | +if True: |
| 195 | +print("Hello") # IndentationError |
| 196 | +``` |
| 197 | + |
| 198 | +Correct: |
| 199 | + |
| 200 | +```python |
| 201 | +if True: |
| 202 | + print("Hello") |
| 203 | +``` |
| 204 | + |
| 205 | +--- |
| 206 | + |
| 207 | +## Conclusion |
| 208 | + |
| 209 | +Python syntax is simple, readable, and beginner-friendly. With its use of indentation and minimalistic style, it allows you to focus on solving problems rather than worrying about complex syntax rules. |
| 210 | + |
| 211 | +--- |
| 212 | + |
| 213 | +> 📌 **Note**: Make sure your Python files have the `.py` extension and you're using Python 3.x version for compatibility with modern features. |
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