Boston Python workshop 2/Friday setup

Welcome to the Friday evening section of the Boston Python Workshop! Setup hours are from 6pm-9pm at HubSpot.

When you get to HubSpot, please start your laptop and get on the wireless network. Then work through the goals on this page in order; they should take between 2 and 3 hours. Lots of staff will be around to help troubleshoot and to answer questions -- don't hesitate to ask!

At the end, a staff member will go through a checklist with you to make sure you're all set for tomorrow.

Goal #1: set up Python
This section has instructions for installing Python and running Python from a command prompt.


 * Windows
 * OS X
 * Linux

Goal #2: Prepare a text editor
In addition to being able to run Python, you should pick the text editor you'll use for writing and saving Python code during the workshop.


 * Windows
 * Mac
 * Linux

Goal #3: practice running Python code interactively and from a file
Often in these directions, you'll need to type things at Python prompt. To get one:


 * On Windows: Start -> Run -> cmd.exe
 * Type this, and press enter:
 * python
 * Then type this and press enter:
 * exit
 * On Mac OS:
 * Start 'Terminal' (open Finder, and go to Applications, then Utilities, and double click on Terminal)
 * Type this, and press enter:
 * python
 * Then type this and press enter:
 * exit
 * On Linux:
 * Open a Terminal (in Ubuntu, go to Applications then Accessories, and click on Terminal):
 * Start 'Terminal' (open Finder, and go to Applications, then Utilities, and double click on Terminal)
 * Type this, and press enter:
 * python
 * Then type this and press enter:
 * exit

Goal #4: get dependencies installed for the Saturday projects

 * Windows
 * Mac
 * Linux

Goal #5: practice printing in Python and using Python as a calculator
Boston Python workshop 2/Friday tutorial