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= Tonight's event code: pp0208 = |
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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]. |
* 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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= Goal #1: Install 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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