Python Operators, F-Strings & Type Conversion Explained (Hands-On) – Bootcamp Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of The Python Accelerator Bootcamp. In this session, we move from storing data to actively manipulating it. Learn how to use Python's powerful operators, format dynamic strings, and convert data types - essential skills for building real-world applications.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Recap: Variables, Data Types and Memory (RAM vs ROM)
3:15 - Arithmetic Operators (+, -, *, /, %, //, **)
6:30 - Comparison Operators
10:45 - Assignment Operators (+=, -=, *=, /=)
13:20 - Logical Operators (and, or, not) with Examples
18:10 - Bitwise Operators (&, |) - Quick Intro
20:30 - Membership Operators (in, not in) for Collections
25:15 - String Formatting: F-Strings vs .format() Method
30:40 - Type Conversion (Casting): int(), float(), str()
35:00 - Why Casting Matters: Handling User Input
38:50 - Assignment Review and Code Walkthrough (Faith and David)
42:00 - Weekend Challenge: Build a Simple Calculator

IN THIS VIDEO, YOU WILL LEARN:

How to use Python's full suite of operators

The difference between = (assignment) and == (comparison)

How to write dynamic output with F-Strings

When and how to convert between data types (int, float, str)

The logic behind membership and bitwise operators

How to structure a real project: your first calculator

YOUR WEEKEND CHALLENGE:

Create a functional calculator that can perform basic arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /). Use user input with input(), type conversion to handle numbers, conditional logic (if statements), and formatted output with F-Strings.

RESOURCES:

Python Official Docs on Operators: https://docs.python.org/3/library/operator...

Shoutout to Faith and David Olwangu for completing the assignment. Remember: understanding your code is key to writing secure, efficient applications.

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