Python Glossary
Short, plain-English definitions of the Python and programming terms you'll meet as a beginner. Grouped by topic.
30 pages
Classes & objects 4
What Is a Class in Python?
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What Is a Method in Python?
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What Is an Object in Python?
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What Is Inheritance in Python?
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Functions & flow 8
What Is a Function in Python?
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What Is a Lambda Function in Python?
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What Is a Loop in Python?
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What Is a Parameter in Python?
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What Is a Return Value in Python?
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What Is an Argument in Python?
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What Is an if Statement in Python?
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What Is Recursion in Python?
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Iteration & modules 6
What Is a Generator in Python?
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What Is a List Comprehension in Python?
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What Is a Module in Python?
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What Is a Package in Python?
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What Is an Iterable in Python?
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What Is an Iterator in Python?
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Values & data types 10
What Is a Boolean in Python?
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What Is a Data Type in Python?
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What Is a Dictionary in Python?
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What Is a Float in Python?
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What Is a List in Python?
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What Is a Set in Python?
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What Is a String in Python?
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What Is a Tuple in Python?
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What Is a Variable in Python?
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What Is an Integer in Python?
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