Hands-on Python Tutorial

Python 3.1 Version

Dr. Andrew N. Harrington

Computer Science Department, Loyola University Chicago

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• 1. Beginning With Python
  • 1.1. Context
  • 1.2. The Python Interpreter and Idle, Part I
  • 1.3. Whirlwind Introduction To Types and Functions
  • 1.4. Integer Arithmetic
  • 1.5. Strings, Part I
  • 1.6. Variables and Assignment
  • 1.7. Print Function, Part I
  • 1.8. Strings Part II
  • 1.9. The Idle Editor and Execution
  • 1.10. Input and Output
  • 1.11. Defining Functions of your Own
  • 1.12. Dictionaries
  • 1.13. Loops and Sequences
  • 1.14. Decimals, Floats, and Floating Point Arithmetic
  • 1.15. Summary
• 2. Objects and Methods
  • 2.1. Strings, Part III
  • 2.2. More Classes and Methods
  • 2.3. Mad Libs Revisited
  • 2.4. Graphics
  • 2.5. Files
  • 2.6. Summary
• 3. More On Flow of Control
  • 3.1. If Statements
  • 3.2. Loops and Tuples
  • 3.3. While Statements
  • 3.4. Arbitrary Types Treated As Boolean
  • 3.5. Further Topics to Consider
  • 3.6. Summary
• 4. Dynamic Web Pages
  • 4.1. Overview
  • 4.2. Web page Basics
  • 4.3. Composing Web Pages in Python
  • 4.4. CGI - Dynamic Web Pages
  • 4.5. Summary

Index