Today's class covered the basics of programming and introduced us to the Python programming language.

We discussed the importance of programming in computer science and how it is used to solve real-world
problems.

We started with the basics of Python syntax, including variables, data types, and operators. We then
moved on to control structures, such as if-else statements and loops, and how they can be used to make
decisions and repeat actions.

We also discussed functions and how they can be used to break down complex tasks into smaller, more
manageable pieces of code. We learned how to define and call functions, and how to pass arguments to
them.

Finally, we explored some of the built-in modules in Python, such as the math module, and how they can
be used to perform more advanced operations. We talked about how programming is a powerful tool for
problem-solving and how it can be applied in a wide range of fields.

Homework for next class: Complete the exercises in Chapter 2 of the textbook, which covers more
advanced topics in Python programming, such as strings, lists, and dictionaries.