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= Short url for this page: http://bit.ly/python-getting-started = |
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= Picking a Python tutorial = |
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* If you have prior programming experience, we recommend going through [http://docs.python.org/tutorial/introduction.html the official python.org tutorial, starting here]. |
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* If you have no prior programming experience, we recommend getting your feet wet with Python by completing the goals below, and then going through [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ Think Python]. |
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This section has instructions for installing Python and running Python from a command prompt. |
This section has instructions for installing Python and running Python from a command prompt. |
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* [[Linux set up Python|Linux]] |
* [[Linux set up Python|Linux]] |
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= Goal #2: prepare a text editor = |
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In addition to being able to run Python, we want to have good text editor for writing Python code. If you have a preferred text editor for writing code, feel free to skip this step!<br /> |
In addition to being able to run Python, we want to have good text editor for writing Python code. If you have a preferred text editor for writing code, feel free to skip this step!<br /> |
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* [[Linux text editor|Linux]] |
* [[Linux text editor|Linux]] |
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= Goal #3: practice starting and exiting Python = |
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Most tutorials will have you do a lot of learning and practicing at a Python prompt (this is "interactive" because you are typing the code and hitting enter to run it yourself, instead of running it from a file). So let's practice starting and exiting Python: |
Most tutorials will have you do a lot of learning and practicing at a Python prompt (this is "interactive" because you are typing the code and hitting enter to run it yourself, instead of running it from a file). So let's practice starting and exiting Python: |
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* [[Linux interactive Python|Linux]] |
* [[Linux interactive Python|Linux]] |
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= Goal #4: start learning Python! = |
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It's time to start learning, reading, and writing some Python! This material will position you well for working through a full-fledged tutorial. |
It's time to start learning, reading, and writing some Python! This material will position you well for working through a full-fledged tutorial. |
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Latest revision as of 03:09, 2 March 2012
Short url for this page: http://bit.ly/python-getting-started
Picking a Python tutorial
- If you have prior programming experience, we recommend going through the official python.org tutorial, starting here.
- If you have no prior programming experience, we recommend getting your feet wet with Python by completing the goals below, and then going through Think Python.
Goal #1: Install Python
This section has instructions for installing Python and running Python from a command prompt.
Goal #2: prepare a text editor
In addition to being able to run Python, we want to have good text editor for writing Python code. If you have a preferred text editor for writing code, feel free to skip this step!
Goal #3: practice starting and exiting Python
Most tutorials will have you do a lot of learning and practicing at a Python prompt (this is "interactive" because you are typing the code and hitting enter to run it yourself, instead of running it from a file). So let's practice starting and exiting Python:
Goal #4: start learning Python!
It's time to start learning, reading, and writing some Python! This material will position you well for working through a full-fledged tutorial.