Programming in Python - L43: Dot product of vectors in python using for loops

Welcome to Lecture 43 of the course "Programming in Python" by Prof. Sudarshan Iyengar. Full Course: https://study.iitm.ac.in/ds/course_pages/BSCS1002.html Video Overview In this lecture we learn how to calculate the dot product of two vectors programmatically using Python. Building on basic for loop concepts we begin by revisiting how to sum elements in a list using a loop and then extend that logic to perform component wise multiplication and summation for dot products. This exercise demonstrates how mathematical operations can be translated into code and serves as a foundational step toward understanding matrix operations an essential concept in data science. This lecture also prepares you for upcoming topics on matrix multiplication. About IIT Madras' online Bachelor of Science programme IIT Madras offers four year BS programmes that aim to provide quality education to all irrespective of age educational background or location. The BS programme has multiple levels which provide flexibility to students to exit at any of these levels. Depending on the courses completed and credits earned the learner can receive a Foundation Certificate from IITM CODE (Centre for Outreach and Digital Education), Diploma(s) from IIT Madras or BSc/BS Degrees from IIT Madras. For more details Visit: https://www.iitm.ac.in/academics/study-at-iitm/non-campus-bs-programmes #python #programming #dotproduct #vectors #forloop #datascience #matrix #matrixmultiplication #code #tutorial #algorithm #summation