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Python is an example of a high-level programming language.

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What is Python?

  • Python is a high-level interpreted programming language.
  • Python is used for general purpose programming.
  • One of the key considerations in Python development is the readability of code.
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Programming Paradigms

  • Programming paradigms are different styles of programming.
  • Python is a multi-paradigm language and allows code to be written procedurally or in an object oriented style (not required for GCSE).

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1Introduction to Python

2Data Structures

2.1Lists & Strings

2.2File Handling

3Modularity

3.1Subroutines

3.2Data Flow

4Good Practice

4.1Naming & Whitespace

4.2Comments

4.3Exceptions

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