This course will help MATLAB developers understand the fundamentals of Python and use it for scientific computing.

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Python is a versatile programming language with many open-source packages for different applications. Even scientists using MATLAB for complex tasks are shifting toward Python. This course focuses on MATLAB users learning Python.

First, you’ll be introduced to MATLAB and Python’s key differences and similarities. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Python syntax and data types and structures, particularly lists, dictionaries, sets, and tuples. You’ll learn the control flow of programs, functions, and file handling. You’ll learn about NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn packages. You’ll learn different Python operators and how to store, manipulate, and visualize data. You’ll also get hands-on experience with three practice challenges at the end of the course. The course also discusses the Zen of Python.

After completing this course, you can program in Python and embark on any advanced Python, data science, or machine learning course.

Introduction to Python for MATLAB Users

```Python
def add(a,b): 
    c = a+b 
    return c
```

```Python
def add(a,b): 
    return a+b 
```

```Python
def add(a,b): 
    return c = a+b 
```

```Python
def add(a,b):
    c == a+b
    return c 
```

**(Select all that apply.)** Which is the correct syntax to return value from the function?

(Select all that apply.) Which is the correct syntax to return value from the function?

What is the output of the following Python code?
```Python
def myFuncion(n):
    print(n**2,end=' ')

myFuncion(5)
print(n)
```

What is the output of the following Python code?
<pre><code class="language-Python">def myFuncion(n):
 print(n**2,end=' ')

myFuncion(5)
print(n)
</code></pre>

To define a function that can accept multiple arguments

To define a function that can only accept one argument

To define a function without a name (anonymous function)

In Python, what is the purpose of a lambda function?

In Python, what is the purpose of a lambda function?

```Python
absValue = lambda x: x if x >= 0 else -x 
absValue(-2)
```

```Python
absValue = lambda x: if x >= 0 else -x 
absValue(-2)
```

```Python
absValue = lambda: x if x >= 0 else -x 
absValue(-2)
```

```Python
absValue = lambda x: x if x >= 0: else -x 
absValue(-2)
```

Which is the correct syntax to define the lambda function?

Here, we intend to return the absolute value of the input integer `-2`.

Which is the correct syntax to define the lambda function?
Here, we intend to return the absolute value of the input integer <code>-2</code>.

To apply the lambda function to all elements of an iterable

To create a new iterable by selecting all elements regardless of any condition

What is the purpose of using the `map()` and `filter()` functions with a lambda function?

What is the purpose of using the <code>map()</code> and <code>filter()</code> functions with a lambda function?

Introduction to the Course

Universe of the Two Worlds

Basic Data Types and Operations

Control Flow

Functions

File Handling

Data Visualization

Practice Challenges

Conclusion

Appendix

Quiz: Functions