Python Lab: Introduction to Python Programming with PyCharm

Introduction

This lab introduces you to the PyCharm IDE and basic Python programming concepts. You will practice writing Python code using arithmetic operators, strings, and variables.

Objectives

• Learn to use the PyCharm IDE for Python development.
• Practice Python programming with basic arithmetic operations and string manipulation.
• Understand the concept of variables and data types.
• Gain experience with version control by pushing code to GitHub.

Requirements

• PyCharm IDE
• A GitHub account

Procedure

Part 1: Setting up PyCharm

1. Open PyCharm: Launch the PyCharm IDE on your computer.
2. Create a New Project:
   • Click on "Create New Project".
   • Choose a suitable project name and location.
   • Select "Pure Python" as the project type.
   • Click "Create".
3. Create a Python File:
   • Right-click on the project directory in the Project Explorer.
   • Select "New" -> "Python File".
   • Name the file "lab1.py".

Part 2: Python Coding Exercises

Problem 1: Arithmetic Operations Write Python code to calculate the following:

• The area of a circle with radius 5 (Hint $$A = \pi r^2$$). ** If you put import math at the top of your file, you can access a value of PI with math.pi
• The volume of a sphere with radius 3 (Hint $$V = \frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$$).
• The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle with sides 3 and 4. (Hint $$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$$). ** If you put import math at the top of your file, you can access the square root function like so math.sqrt(thing_i_need_sqrt_for_goes_here)

Problem 2: String Manipulation

1. Create a string variable containing your full name (Hint, we'll learn more about variables next week, but for now, its just a series of characters to the left of an = operator).
2. Print the length of your name (Hint, look for the len(string_goes_here) function).
3. Concatenate your first name and last name with a space in between (Hint, the + operator can concatenate strings, but its not the only way!).
4. Convert your name to uppercase and lowercase (Hint, string data types have methods upper() and lower()).

Problem 3: Variable and Data Types

1. Create variables to store your age, height (in feet), and weight (in pounds).
2. Print the data type of each variable using the type() function.
3. Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) using the formula: $$\text{BMI} = {\frac{\text{weight(lbs)}}{\text{height(inches)}^2}*703}$$.
   • Careful, pay attention to height in inches!
4. Print your BMI.

Part 3: Pushing to GitHub

1. Create a GitHub Repository:
   • Log in to your GitHub account.
   • Create a new repository with a suitable name (e.g., "python_lab1").
2. Configure Git in PyCharm:
   • Open the "Git" menu in PyCharm and initialize a Git repository for your project.
   • Add your GitHub remote repository by going to "Git" -> "Manage Remotes".
3. Commit Changes:
   • Stage all changes in your PyCharm project.
   • Commit the changes with a descriptive message (e.g., "Initial commit").
4. Push to GitHub:
   • Push the committed changes to your GitHub repository using the "Push" button in PyCharm.

Submission

Submit the link to your GitHub repository containing the lab1.py file to the Canvas Lab!

Additional Notes

• Use meaningful variable names to improve code readability.
• Indentation is crucial in Python. Use consistent indentation (4 spaces is common).
• Test your code thoroughly before submitting.