1.1 Basic Calculations and Data Types

This section introduces basic calculations and fundamental data types in Python.
It is part of Chapter 1 and builds directly on Python syntax basics.

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Learning Objectives

After completing this section, you will be able to:

• Perform basic arithmetic calculations in Python
• Understand common numeric data types
• Identify data types used in calculations
• Convert between basic data types when needed
• Recognize common beginner mistakes related to types

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Section Structure

1. Basic Calculations

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Integer division and remainder
• Power operations and operator precedence

2. Numeric Data Types

• Integers (int)
• Floating-point numbers (float)
• Differences between integer and floating-point calculations

3. Type Inspection and Conversion

• Checking data types with type()
• Converting between numbers and strings
• Understanding type-related errors

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📌 Note:
Many calculation errors in Python come from unexpected data type behavior.