Python Programming Flashcards

Grade 6 · Technology · Flashcards

Key vocabulary and concepts for getting started with Python programming.

Flashcards

Python: A high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its readable syntax, created by Guido van Rossum in 1991.
variable: A named storage location in memory that holds a value which can change during program execution.
string: A sequence of characters (text) enclosed in single or double quotes, e.g., "hello" or 'world'.
integer: A whole number with no decimal point, such as -3, 0, or 42.
float: A number that includes a decimal point, such as 3.14 or -0.5.
boolean: A data type with only two possible values: True or False.
print(): A built-in Python function that outputs text or values to the screen.
if / elif / else: Keywords used to create conditional logic — code that runs only when certain conditions are met.
for loop: Repeats a block of code for each item in a sequence, such as range(5) or a list.
while loop: Repeats a block of code as long as a specified condition remains True.
def: The keyword used to define (create) a new function in Python.
indentation: The whitespace (spaces or tabs) at the start of a line; Python uses indentation to define code blocks instead of curly braces.
syntax error: An error caused by code that violates Python's grammar rules, preventing the program from running.
comment: Text in code that starts with # and is ignored by Python; used to explain code to other programmers.