PYTHON AS A SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT TOOL

PYTHON AS A SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT TOOL

Compare Python with other popular programming languages such as C# and Java. Discuss the advantages of Python as a software development tool.

CIS115 Programming Logic and Design

Week 2 Discussion

CONTROL STRUCTURES

Discuss the three types of control structures. Describe how any one of these control structures impacts your Python programs. Do any of these structures have to follow a specific order?

CIS115 Programming Logic and Design

Week 3 Discussion

REPETITION STRUCTURES

How many different repetition structures does Python support? What are the major differences between them?

CIS115 Programming Logic and Design

Week 4 Discussion

COMPLEX DECISIONS AND LOOPS

Describe how multiple decisions in selection control structures are achieved. Indicate what should be used for combined If statements. Are multiple decisions different from nested decisions? Explain your responses with code examples.

Describe the relationship between outer and inner loops. Include code examples.

CIS115 Programming Logic and Design

Week 5 Discussion

ARRAYS/LISTS

Describe the terminology array, element, and index. Give your own example of each.

CIS115 Programming Logic and Design

Week 6 Discussion

MODULAR PROGRAMMING

Explain the benefits of incorporating a modular design into a computer program. Would it be more efficient to write one large program? Why or why not?

CIS115 Programming Logic and Design

Week 7 Discussion

ADVANCED TOPICS IN PYTHON

Research python in industry. It is used in web design, scripting, networking, etc. How can using python help further your career? What are some advanced topics in programming you are interested to learn about?