Code Well Academy - Programming Python Masters Handbook

Programming Python, Master's Handbook Edition Code like a PRO in 24 hrs or less! Proven Strategies & Process! A Beginner's TRUE guide to Code, with Data Structures & Algorithms Masters Handbook Series Copyright 2015 - All rights reserved. In no way is it legal to reproduce, duplicate, or transmit any part of this document in either electronic means or in printed format. Recording of this publication is strictly prohibited and any storage of this document is not allowed unless with written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. The information provided herein is stated to be truthful and consistent, in that any liability, in terms of inattention or otherwise, by any usage or abuse of any policies, processes, or directions contained within is the solitary and utter responsibility of the recipient reader.

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Disclaimer Notice: Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Every attempt has been made to provide accurate, up to date and reliable complete information. No warranties of any kind are expressed or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. By reading this document, the reader agrees that under no circumstances are we responsible for any losses, direct or indirect, which are incurred as a result of the use of information contained within this document, including, but not limited to, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Table of Contents Introduction ========================= ====== Welcome to the Path of Mastery We thank you for purchasing & downloading our work, the Masters Handbook.

By doing so, we can tell you have a curiosity to learn Programming in a deeper, more comprehensive way. We notice that you dont just want to learn a few tricks here and there, but you want the confidence to take on any programming challenge with ease. Hence, youve come to the right place The Masters Circle You arent alone. Behind this book are programmers hailing from some of the most Best Computer Science Programs taught by some of the most Advanced Universities in the World Today. The Master Structure We start by observing the world and defining the code to represent things (data) or actions (functions). As you progress through the book, youll find more advanced concepts and ways to combine them all together.

Youre also accommodated with the Main Programming Language this book comes with, as well as general PseudoCode to help understand coding concepts. Often times, youll find that our PseudoCode bridges you from learning this Books Main Language to learning your Next Language! Whether you havent coded a single line before, or youve already build serious projects, you WILL find great value in this book. Often times, youll run into a coding challenge in your programming journey. This book will help you identify how to progress through it! ========================= ====== Python Introduction ========================= ====== Python: The Swiss Army Code There are reasons why some of the biggest websites today, like Youtube, were originally constructed in Python. Its the go-to code for many startups, since its easy-to-learn and less demanding syntax give it a more welcoming appeal. Early projects are often in their core code phases, so they often choose a programming language that does nearly everything.

However, its this distinct lack of specialization that limits Python. There are programming languages available that have sheer processing speed (C and C++), while there are other languages that have specific roles performed extremely well (PHP as server-side code). Python offers a great start for most programmers. As an available option to any coding situation, it will always be a great addition in a coders ensemble. Python Advantages: - VERY easy to learn - Flexible - Less code required - Generally used Python Disadvantages: - relatively slower performance - no distinct specialization Python Workshops: These workshops are yours to complete in whichever way you like (However, the code MUST work!). Theyre designed to put the most recent concepts into real-life practice, yet giving you the flexibility and critical thinking along the way.

And of course, flexibility and deep critical thinking are key programmer traits! Find them throughout the book! ========================= ====== Prelude: Atomic Data Types First off, well briefly start with primitive data types. Its important to know what they are, because youll be identifying real-life information with them later. Booleans Booleans, often called bools, are either TRUE or FALSE. This is the simplest data type, but often one of the most important. A LOT of functionality depends on Booleans, as you will find out later A Boolean will always be a two-state situation. For example, the lights in your living room are either on (TRUE) or off (FALSE).

Integers These are all the standard whole numbers, both positive and negative. The highest and lowest integers depend on the number of bits to represent them (i.e. 8-bit integers, 16-bit, etc.). Mathematic and boolean operators often use Integers,.i.e. 10 + 50 == 60, -4 - 12, != -10, and so on. Characters These are all letters and symbols that can be represented by ASCII characters.

Think of one character as a single symbol or letter. Floats Formally called floating-point numbers, these represent decimals - including the decimal point and decimal numbers beyond. Examples: 2.3 0.75 Prelude: Data Sequences & Combinations Strings These are merely a collection of Characters in sequence. Think of these as words or phrases. In most programming languages, Strings are represented by a sequence of characters between quotation marks: Hi there , or Hello. , for example.

How these would look like as a sequence of characters is as follows: Hi There is represented as characters H,i, space, T, h,e , r, and e Hello. is represented as characters H, e, l, l, o, and the period. Lists These are a sequence of individual elements put together as a list. Often times, all the elements within that list are the same data type Examples would be: a List of Integers: [3, 1, 4, 9, 2] a List of Strings: [Apple, Banana, Caramel] a List of Booleans: [true, false, true, true] Enumerations These are fixed sets of data values. The data within these sets are the same data type. You would have to choose between one of the data elements within that set.

For example, traffic lights are either red, orange, or green. As an enumeration, traffic lights would be: [Red, Green, Yellow] What differs Enumerations from lists is that Enumerations have a FIXED set of values. You wont be able to add or delete the elements unless you edit the code directly. Itemizations Itemizations combine different data types together to form a finite set. Depending on the data type of a single element, youll have to process that data in a certain way (youll learn about this later in function templates). Enumerations have the same data type, but Itemizations have different data types in the set.

You also wont be able to add or delete any of the elements as well. For example, a Space Rocket launch would be a set of integers 10 to 1, then the booleans true or false, to signifiy whether or not it has launched yet. As an itemization, a Space Rocket Launch would be: [ false, 10, 9, 1, true] Prelude: Your Coding Environment Simple Online IDE For now, its all about understanding all the Programming Concepts, from the simple to the downright advanced. To test out these concepts, youll only need a simple online Compiler to run your code and make sure it works the way you planned it to. Heres a few ones online. Theyre FREE and they dont require any membership to test out your code: www.codechef.com/ide codepad.org rextester.com Full Development Kits You may also set up your computer for app development, if you wish.