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Python IDEs
Python IDEs
Mu, Python & the Micro:bit
Mu, Python & the Micro:bit
For this course we will use Python via the Mu Development Environment. (You can install it from Self Service)
It is a simple IDE designed to be easy to use for new programmers, it also doesn't require a separate Python installation. Start with the Mu tutorials:
Other IDEs (also in Self Service)
Other IDEs (also in Self Service)
PyCharm Edu is a full powered IDE, but with a slightly simplified interface and a tutorial built in.
Visual Studio Code is a lighter but very popular programming editor that can be used for Python and almost any other language.
Either is a good choice once you outgrow Mu. VS Code has a really good Python Preview add-on that can help learners.
Lots of other choices are out there if you want to explore!
Python Resources
Python Resources
When learning to program choose one primary and one secondary resource at any one time. The more you jump around trying to find out the perfect explanation the less you actually program - which is the best way to learn.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources
- REPL Intro to Python - our primary exercise site
- Learn Python.org - good tutorial sequence
- The Python snippets page
- Python Tutor - Execution Visualizer
- IGCSE Python / Pseudocode Dictionary
- Python Syntax @ 101 Computing
Other Python Resources
Other Python Resources
- The official python.org getting started guide
- Home and Learn Python (uses PyCharm IDE & tkinter GUIs)
- Snakify.org - our ex-primary exercise site
- CodesDope Python
- HARD How to Think Like a Computer Scientist Interactive Edition (also see ThinkPython V2)
- "IGCSE CS" Katas on Codewars
- Python Easter eggs!
- Practice your Python typing: Type with code
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