3. Executing Python – Programs, Algorithms, and Functions

Overview

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to write and execute Python scripts from the command line; write and import Python modules; document your code with docstrings; implement basic algorithms in Python, including bubble sort and binary search; write functions utilizing iterative, recursive, and dynamic programming algorithms; modularize code to make it structured and readable and use helper functions and lambda functions.

This chapter will leave you empowered to write more powerful and concise code through an increased appreciation of well-written algorithms and an understanding of functions.