Python - using functions, objects and modules.

Python module Y200

Exercises, examples and other material relating to training module Y200. This topic is presented on public courses Learning to program in Python, Python Programming, Intermediate Python

Background

You won't want to rewrite code that's already written, and Python has a rich array of such code - much of your code will involve bolting together standard code provided to you as modules, functions, objects and methods. This module shows you how to make use of such facilities, and how to find out what's available and how it works.

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Examples from our training material

appy	Calling a method which alters the object it runs on
biff	Some built in functions
fromlist	bring module into current namespace
importlist	bring module into its own namespace
lenco	functions v methods

Background information

Some modules are available for download as a sample of our material or under an Open Training Notes License for free download from http://www.training-notes.co.uk.

Topics covered in this module

Built in functions.
Passing parameters in and out.
Methods on built in data types.
Loading modules - from v import.
Calling functions and methods from modules.
Learning about methods in a standard module.
A caution on globals and statics.

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