Here are my notes and thoughts about this lecture. Topics: Introduction to Python: knowledge, machines, objects, types, variables, bindings, IDEs. Declarative vs. imperative knowledge. The former is statements of fact while the latter is a recipe or “how to”. In this course we will be dealing with mostly imperative knowledge …

Decided to take intro to CS using Python from MIT. Yes, this is easy basic stuff and my ego is nudging me to not proceed because “I already know this stuff”. And I feel like I’m already well-versed in Python, so why am I taking this course? Mostly out …