James Hunt

James Hunt

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Learning Python 

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This page explains what you will need to participate in the Advanced Coding with Python Commoner.

Setup

Software to install

  • Thonny

    Thonny is free (open source) software that you will use to write Python programs with.

    Remember:

    If you create a new Python file in Thonny, you must save the file before you can run it!

Download the class material

  • To download the class material:

    1. Go to the Google docs folder containing both the documention and Python programs used for the classes.
    2. Right-click on the “python-commoners.zip” file and select “Download”.
    3. Unzip the file to a folder on your computer.

    If you have installed Thonny, clicking on a “.py” Python file in the file manager should open that file in Thonny.

  • Optionally download the class documentation.

Reference material

Official Python Documentation

Class documentation

  • The “challenges”, presentations and summaries

    View online or download:

    • Download individual files by right-clicking on them.
    • Left click on the “Python Course” link at the top of the page and then click “Download” to download everything in a single ZIP file.

Hint:

Prefer to view online to ensure you see the latest versions!

Other documentation