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Find and join an IRC channel for something you are interested in. |
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* On Freenode, try channels like #python, #django |
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* You can get a full list of Freenode's channels [http://irc.netsplit.de/channels/?net=freenode here] |
Revision as of 15:16, 2 February 2013
Many of the tools of open source development are primarily used via the command line. Let's get some practice with navigating the computer from the command line.
Goal #2: install a text editor
We need a good text editor (not a word processor!) for editing Python code.
If you already have a preferred text editor, skip this step.
Goal #3: install an IRC client
IRC is a real-time chat protocol that open source projects often use to talk about the project and as a medium for users and developers to help each other.
Bonus material
Find and join an IRC channel for something you are interested in.
- On Freenode, try channels like #python, #django
- You can get a full list of Freenode's channels here