Basic Python Programs

A collection of basic Python programs for learning and reference.

Programs Included

1. Factorial Calculator (factorial.py)

Calculates the factorial of a given number using both iterative and recursive approaches.

Usage:

python factorial.py

Features:

• Iterative factorial calculation
• Recursive factorial calculation
• Input validation and error handling
• Interactive command-line interface

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Sbiswas001/Basic-python-programs.git
cd Basic-python-programs

2. (Optional) Create a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies (if any):

pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Programs

Each program can be run independently:

python factorial.py

Project Structure

Basic-python-programs/
│
├── README.md           # Project documentation
├── requirements.txt    # Python dependencies
├── .gitignore         # Git ignore rules
└── factorial.py       # Factorial calculator program

Contributing

Feel free to add more basic Python programs to this repository!

License

This project is open source and available for educational purposes.