A symbol table is like a big list in a computer's brain. It keeps track of names, like words in your code, such as variables or functions. Each name has its own set of details, like what type it ...

COMP 218 will introduce you not only to the Python programming language, but also to how to use computer programming to solve problems. Your journey will begin with a brief overview of computers and ...

This repository contains source code to accompany the book Classic Computer Science Problems in Python by David Kopec. You will find the source organized by chapter. As you read the book, each code ...

The prospect of diving into the world of computer science and programming can be overwhelming. There are seemingly a ton of coding languages, and it’s hard to decide where and how to begin.

IN DECEMBER 1989 Guido van Rossum, a Dutch computer scientist, set himself a Christmas project. Irked by shortcomings in other programming languages, he wanted to build his own. His principles ...

Data queries written in Python, a commonly used programming language, can grind data analytics platforms to a crawl, but a new platform may finally solve the Python efficiency problem. Researchers ...

The course—“COMP 10: Computer Science For All”—was designed specifically for non-computer science majors. As a researcher exploring coding and robotic technologies for young children, I hoped the ...

Summary. At the time of writing (July 2014), Python is currently the most popular language for teaching introductory computer science courses at top-ranked U.S. departments. Specifically, eight of the ...