Python Basics Examples

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Python Program to Check if a Number is Positive, Negative or 0

Checks sign of integer.

Source Code
n = 0
print('Positive' if n > 0 else ('Negative' if n < 0 else 'Zero'))
Expected Output
Zero

Python "Hello, World!" Program

Print a greeting to the console.

Source Code
print("Hello, World!")
Expected Output
Hello, World!

Python Program to Add Two Numbers

Adds two integers and prints the result.

Source Code
a = 15
b = 27
print(a + b)
Expected Output
42

Python Program to Find the Square Root

Computes square root using math module.

Source Code
import math
print(math.sqrt(16))
Expected Output
4.0

Python Program to Calculate the Area of a Triangle

Uses 1/2 * base * height formula.

Source Code
base = 10
height = 6
area = 0.5 * base * height
print(area)
Expected Output
30.0

Python Program to Solve Quadratic Equation

Finds roots using discriminant.

Source Code
import cmath
a, b, c = 1, -3, 2
d = b*b - 4*a*c
r1 = (-b + cmath.sqrt(d)) / (2*a)
r2 = (-b - cmath.sqrt(d)) / (2*a)
print(r1)
print(r2)
Expected Output
(2+0j)
(1+0j)

Python Program to Swap Two Variables

Swaps values without temp variable.

Source Code
a, b = 3, 4
a, b = b, a
print(a, b)
Expected Output
4 3

Python Program to Generate a Random Number

Generates deterministic random with seed.

Source Code
import random
random.seed(0)
print(random.randint(1, 100))
Expected Output
50

Python Program to Convert Kilometers to Miles

Converts km to miles.

Source Code
km = 5
miles = km * 0.621371
print(round(miles, 6))
Expected Output
3.106855

Python Program to Convert Celsius To Fahrenheit

Uses F = C*9/5 + 32.

Source Code
C = 0
F = C * 9/5 + 32
print(F)
Expected Output
32.0

Python Program to Check if a Number is Odd or Even

Modulo check for parity.

Source Code
n = 7
print('Even' if n % 2 == 0 else 'Odd')
Expected Output
Odd

Python Strings Basics

Concatenate, format, and slice strings.

Source Code
s = "Hello, Python"
print(s.lower())
print(s.upper())
print(s[0:5])
print(f"Length: {len(s)}")
Expected Output
hello, python
HELLO, PYTHON
Hello
Length: 13

Python Core Concepts & Decision Breakdown

CategoryCore ConceptsPrimary Use CaseOfficial Docs
Primitives & Basicsint, float, str, boolBasic arithmetic, logic checks, string formattingBuilt-in Types
Data Structureslist, tuple, dict, setCollections, lookup maps, data filteringData Structures
Control Flowif/else, for, while, try/exceptIteration, conditional execution, error handlingControl Flow
OOP & Modulardef, class, lambda, importObject orientation, modularization, reusabilityClasses & OOP

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Yes. The programs cover foundational topics including arithmetic, strings, lists, dictionaries, recursion, algorithms, and file operations commonly tested in coding interviews.

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