Day 2 of my Python & DSA learning journey 🚀 Today I learned the difference between print() and return in Python. ❓ What is the difference between print() and return? Both are used to work with values in Python, but they behave differently. 📌 print() • It displays the output on the screen • It does not send the value back to the function caller 📌 return • It sends the value back to the place where the function was called • It allows the value to be used later in the program 💻 Example in Python def add(a, b): return a + b result = add(5, 3) print(result) Here the function uses return to send the result back, and print() is used to display it. Output: 8 Understanding the difference between print() and return is very important when writing functions in Python. 🔥 Question for developers: When do you prefer using return instead of print() inside a function? #Python #DSA #Coding #Programming #LearningInPublic #100DaysOfCode
Python print() vs return: Understanding the difference
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🚀 My Python Learning Journey Today I explored how Python organizes code using Modules and Packages 📦 🔹 Modules – Overview A module is a file that contains Python code (functions, variables, or classes) that can be reused in other programs. 👉 It helps in breaking large programs into smaller, manageable parts. 🔹 Types of Modules ✔️ Built-in Modules → Already available in Python (e.g., math, random) ✔️ User-defined Modules → Created by us 🔹 Example # mymodule.py def greet(name): return "Hello " + name # main file import mymodule print(mymodule.greet("Sushma")) 🔹 Packages – Overview A package is a collection of multiple modules organized in a directory. 👉 It helps in structuring large projects in a clean and scalable way 🔹 How It Works 👉 Module → Single file 👉 Package → Folder of modules 🔹 Why Modules & Packages are Important 💡 Improve code reusability 💡 Help in organizing large applications 💡 Make code more readable and maintainable 🔹 Real-Life Understanding Just like folders contain multiple files, packages contain multiple modules 🔹 Learning Outcome This concept helped me understand how large Python applications are structured and managed efficiently 🚀 #teksacademy #Python #CodingJourney #Modules #Packages #Programming #100DaysOfCode #DeveloperLife
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Day 7/30 – Python Coding Challenge 🐍 📌 LeetCode Problem 20: Valid Parentheses 💡 Problem: Check if a string of brackets is valid based on correct order and matching pairs. 🧠 What I learned: • Stack data structure • Handling nested structures • Efficient validation logic 💻 Example: Input: "([])" Output: True 🚀 Insight: Using a stack helps track opening brackets and ensures proper matching with closing ones. Small problems, big learning 💪 #30DaysOfCode #Python #LeetCode #Stack #CodingChallenge #ProblemSolving
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Day 7 of my Python learning journey 🐍 Today I started learning functions in Python, which is one of the most important concepts in programming and a key step toward becoming a better developer. Functions help us write reusable and organized code. Instead of repeating the same code again and again, we can define a function and use it whenever needed. Today I learned the basic syntax of functions and why we should use them. I also explored positional arguments and keyword arguments. In positional arguments, values are passed based on their position. In keyword arguments, values are passed using a key-value format, which makes the code more clear and readable. This was a very important step in understanding how real programs are structured. My work is here: https://lnkd.in/gGsjWtee #Python #100DaysOfCode #LearningInPublic #Django #MachineLearning 🚀
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My Python Journey: Lists + Loops Today, I focused on building a strong foundation in Python with lists and loops. I practiced 10 essential problems, including: 🔹Printing all elements of a list 🔹Accessing elements at even indices 🔹Filtering even numbers 🔹Finding numbers greater than a threshold 🔹Calculating the sum of all elements (without sum()) 🔹Counting total elements (without len()) 🔹Counting numbers greater than 5 🔹Finding the smallest number (without min()) 🔹Printing a list in reverse (using loops) 🔹Creating a new list with squares of numbers 💡 Key takeaways: Loops are powerful for iteration and data manipulation Conditional checks inside loops make Python very flexible Practicing manually (without built-ins) strengthens problem-solving skills. Here’s a glimpse of my list of numbers I practiced on: nums = [14, 13, 27, 34, 20, 16, 23, 82, 49, 83] Feeling confident and ready for Day 2 challenges! 🔥 #Python #DataAnalytics #CodingJourney #100DaysOfCode #LearningByDoing #ProblemSolving
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Ever confused between List, Tuple, and Set in Python? 🤔 Here’s the simplest way to understand it: => List [] → Ordered, Mutable, Allows Duplicates => Tuple () → Ordered, Immutable, Allows Duplicates => Set {} → Unordered, Unique Elements Only 💡 Quick Tip: Use List when you need flexibility Use Tuple when data should not change Use Set when you need unique values Mastering these basics makes your Python code cleaner and more efficient. What do you use the most in your projects? 👇 #Python #Programming #BackendDevelopment #Coding #Developers #FastAPI #AI
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🚀 Today I Learned: Python Lists Continuing my Python journey, today I explored one of the most important concepts — Lists. 🔹 What I learned: - Creating lists to store multiple values - Accessing items using index - Adding & removing elements (append, insert, remove, pop) - Updating list values - Using loops to iterate through a list 🔹 Small practice: I created a list of numbers and calculated the average using Python. 💡 Lists are very useful in real-world projects for handling data efficiently. I’m excited to keep learning and building more with Python every day! #Python #LearningJourney #Coding #Programming #Beginners #100DaysOfCode
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🧠 Understanding self in Python (Simple Explanation) One of the most important concepts in Python classes is this: 👉 self refers to the current object. It’s how an object keeps track of its own data. 💡 Think of it like this: Every time you create an object from a class, that object needs a way to: store its own values access its own data perform actions using its own information That’s exactly what self does. 🔑 Why is self important? It connects data to a specific object It allows multiple objects to have different values It helps methods know which object they are working on 🎯 In simple words: self = “this object” It keeps everything organized and separate 🚀 Once you understand self, classes become much easier to work with. It’s a small keyword with a big role! #Python #Programming #Coding #Beginners #LearnToCode #SoftwareDevelopment
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