Lectures
| LEC # | TOPICS | HANDOUTS AND EXAMPLES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
Getting started (PDF) raw_input_example.py (PY) |
| 2 | Conditionals, loops |
How to comment code properly (PDF) height_example.py (PY) conditional_examples.py (PY) loop_examples.py (PY) |
| 3 | Defining functions |
lecture3.py (PY) functions.py (PY) check_for_vowels.py (PY) |
| 4 | Strings, lists, list comprehensions |
string_examples.py (PY) list_examples.py (PY) comprehension_examples.py (PY) Additional MaterialTwo examples of a rock-paper-scissors program: rps_example1.py (PY) rps_example2.py (PY) How to use while-else loops (suggestion: don't use them at all, but if you do be aware they work differently than you might think): while_else.py (PY) |
| 5 | Tuples, dictionaries, common Python mistakes |
tuple_examples.py (PY) Remember that the keys of a dictionary must be immutable objects, but the values of a dictionary can be either immutable or mutable objects. Common Python mistakes and misconceptions (PDF) |
| 6 | Classes | point.py (PY) |
| 7 | More about classes | wheel.py (PY) |
| 8 | Inheritance | inheritance_examples.py (PY) |
Optional Lectures
Recursion
Recursion notes (PDF) and examples (PY)
Optional recursion problems (PDF) and solutions (PY)
Local/Global Variables (Scoping)
If you are interested in learning more about scoping, try reading chapter 3 of the 6.01 course notes (start at section 3.2.2, page 42).
Also, here's a good blog post: Notes on Python variable scope
