Week 7 Learning Summary

Week 7 subject 1: Python built-in functions

• abs(x): find out absolute values

• bool(x): returns truth value

• dir(object): returns all information(attributes) of the object

• help(request): evoke the online help system

• eval(expression): run and return result

• exec(object): run expression or program(!)

• float():

• int():

• len():

• min() and max():

• range():

• sum():

It is essential skill to be able to look up reference websites to continually learn Python.  Example: Python Docs.

• constants defined to be false: None and False

• zero of any numeric type: 0, 0.0, 0j, Decimal(0), Fraction(0, 1)

• empty sequences and collections: '', (), [], {}, set(), range(0)

Week 7 subject 2: Game programming with Arcade

Arcade is a good package for developing games with Python.  Try to read this code and make changes to make your game more fun.