Python Command Sheets
| Applied Programming | |
| with commentary |   |
| without commentary | |
What are "Command Sheets"
The command sheets contain a list of Python code snippets that represent most of the Python commands needed to complete assignments in HSU's Applied Programming course. We encourage each student to independently complete every homework assignment by referring only to the assignment instructions and the command-sheet for the course (and if necessary the official Python documentation found at https://www.python.org/doc/). In addition, students will be allowed to access the command sheet (without commentary) when taking exams.
Purpose
Learning to be a proficient programmer involves a variety of skills and knowledge:- You need to have an accurate mental model variables and computer memory usage.
- You must be able to recall from memory what each individual programming statement does.
- You need to be able to combine programming statements in proper sequence to solve a problem.
- You need to have proficiency in using an editor and a compiler/interpreter.
In order to gain this knowledge you need to be exposed to it and then repeatedly try to recall it (without looking it up). And to become proficient with these skills you need to practice them. For a fairly extensive overview of successful strategies for learning to program take a look at The ABC's and 3P's of Learning to Program.