In this section, you will discover the resources we've provided to learn to program in Python.
Python is an interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability with its notable use of significant whitespace. (Wikipedia)
First
We've provided a digital, interactive course textbook - "Think Like a Computer Scientist", hosted by Runescape. Students create a user. We recommend creating an avatar and using an email account where your personal information is not compromised. ex. User Luke Skywalker & email UseTheForce@gmail
Once you sign in, search for Python_CHS to join. This is Mr. B's digital class book. Once in...
a) Work through the assigned chapters. I will post a pdf of the assignments.
b) Complete training by reading, completing q's, examples, etc.
c) When you reach the Chapter Exercises, look to the assignment pdf for the specific ones to complete
d) You will complete a mission per chapter. This is above the exercises. Again look to the assignment pdf.
Second
A link is provided to Python.org to download the Python 3, which includes IDLE, the integrated design learning environment. This installs the Python programming language on your computer and also IDLE, which is a place to write and execute code.
By programming in IDLE, you can send copies of your code to your instructor to run.
This is needed to see your Chapter Missions for grading.
Third
We've added a link to W3Schools Python. Think of this website as a place to look up syntax rules and run example code in an interactive window on the site. It's a great reference to have open while you're coding.
Fourth
If you can't install Python on a home computer and need to a design environment like IDLE, you can go to Trinket's Python window and insert & run your code. Keep a copy of your text as a text file on your personal device or computer and run in Trinket as needed.