Introduction to Python

Week 1 lab of this class is an Introduction to programming in Python with focus on:

• recognizing basic features of Python
• compare scripting vs programming (Scripts-interprete; Programing-compile)
• review the history of Python and scripting in ArcGIS
• exploring using Python with three different interfaces, and,
• learning about pseudocode and how it is used in programming.

I also learn about different Python interfaces and created new folders and sub folders using Python Script (image below)

12 Folders and Sub-Folders created by Python Script

I also installed PythonWin and did the class exercise where I print(displayed) "Hello World." The image above is an example of the versatility of Python script in efficient folder and subfolder creation.

Here's a sample an executed script that print "Hello World" in the Python IDLE (top part of image) and the PythonWin Interactive Window (bottom part of image):

PythonWin and IDLE Interfaces