In the last post introducing Python, I demonstrated how to make a simple app using variables and conditional statements. In order to do anything really powerful in a given programming language though, ...

Python's if name equals main construct provides a standard entry point to run scripts and standalone apps. Python has become a popular programming language due largely to its highly readable syntax ...

This Python tutorial explains how functions work and why they are essential for writing reusable, organized code. The lesson begins with creating a basic function using the def keyword, calling it, ...