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Getting started with Python
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Download & Install Python

  • https://python.org
  • Go to Downloads
  • Pick the latest stable release
  • Download the 64-bit version (x64) for your operating system
  • Once it's installed, open Powershell on your computer
    • Hit WinKey + R
    • Type powershell and hit Enter
    • At the command prompt, type python
    • Python will start, display the version, and show a REPL prompt (learn about this later): >>>
    • Type exit() or quit() and hit Enter to go back to the regular command prompt

Install an IDE (VSCode)

  • An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a program to help you write code
  • Open Google and search for vscode, https://code.visualstudio.com/
  • Select the version for your operating system (probably, Windows x64) and download and install it
  • Create a folder somewhere to house your code (example: C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Code or similar)
  • Open VSCode
  • Select File -> Open Folder
  • Select your code folder (don't navigate into it, just select it)
  • Click Select Folder
  • When you're ready to start a project, create a new folder for it inside your code folder image

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