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New to programming?  Python is free, and easy to learn if you know
where to start!  This guide will help you to get started quickly.
New to programming? Python is free, and easy to learn if you know where to start! This guide will help you to get started quickly.
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== New to Python? == '''New to Python?'''
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  * Read our brief [BeginnersGuide/Overview brief overview of Python] to learn the key points.
  * First, you need to get the Python interpreter installed on your computer.
  (This is the program that reads Python programs and carries out their
  instructions; you need it before you can do any Python programming.)
  See [BeginnersGuide/Download "Downloading Python"] for instructions
  for downloading the correct version of Python.
Read ["BeginnersGuide/Overview"] for a short explanation of what Python is.
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  * You'll want to select a [http://www.python.org/editors text editor] that has support for Python. Next, you need to get the Python interpreter installed on your computer.
(This is the program that reads Python programs and carries out their
instructions; you need it before you can do any Python programming.)
See ["BeginnersGuide/Download"] for instructions
for downloading the correct version of Python.
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  * Next, you're going to want to read a tutorial and try some simple experiments
  with your new Python interpreter.
You'll want to select a [http://www.python.org/moin/PythonEditors text editor] that has support for Python.
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      *  If you've never programmed before, see [BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers "Python for Non-Programmers"].
      *  If you have previous programming experience, consult  [BeginnersGuide/Programmers "Python for Programmers"], which lists more advanced tutorials.
      *  If English isn't your first language, you might be more comfortable with a tutorial that's been translated into your language.  Consult python.org's [http://www.python.org/doc/NonEnglish.html list of Non-English resources].
Need to know how to run Python programs on Windows? See [http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows.html#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows How do I Run a Program Under Windows].

Next, you're going to want to read a tutorial and try some simple experiments with your new Python interpreter.

* If you've never programmed before, see ["BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers"].
      * If you have previous programming experience, consult ["BeginnersGuide/Programmers"], which lists more advanced tutorials.

* If English isn't your first language, you might be more comfortable with a tutorial that's been translated into your language. Consult python.org's [http://www.python.org/doc/NonEnglish.html list of Non-English resources].
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  * Once you've read a tutorial, you can browse through
  [http://www.python.org/doc/ Python's online documentation].
  It includes [http://www.python.org/doc/current/tut/ a tutorial]
  that may be helpful, [http://www.python.org/doc/current/lib/ a Library Reference] that lists all of the modules that come
  standard with Python, and [http://www.python.org/doc/current/ref/ the Language Reference] for a complete (if rather dry) explanation of Python's syntax.
Once you've read a tutorial, you can browse through
[http://docs.python.org Python's online documentation].
It includes [http://docs.python.org/tut/ a tutorial]
that may be helpful, [http://docs.python.org//lib/ a Library Reference] that lists all of the modules that come
standard with Python, and [http://docs.python.org/ref/ the Language Reference] for a complete (if rather dry) explanation of Python's syntax.
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  * Most Python books will include an introduction; see [IntroductoryBooks the book list]
  for suggested titles.
  * Consult the [
BeginnersGuide/Examples "Examples and Sample Code"] page for small
  
programs and little snippets of code that can help you learn.
  * Need help from a human?  Read [BeginnersGuide/help.html "Getting Help"] for mailing lists and newsgroups.
  * Or, you can pay for [BeginnersGuide/Courses a Python course].
  * Teachers can join the [http://www.python.org/sigs/edu-sig/ EDU-SIG],
  a mailing list for discussion of
 
Python's use in teaching at any level ranging from K-12 up to
 
university.
Most Python books will include an introduction to the language; see IntroductoryBooks for suggested titles.

Consult
["BeginnersGuide/Examples"] for small
programs and little snippets of code that can help you learn.

Need help from a human? Read ["BeginnersGuide/Help"] for mailing lists and newsgroups.

Or, you can pay for a Python course; see ["BeginnersGuide/Courses"] for a list.

Teachers can join the [http://www.python.org/sigs/edu-sig/ EDU-SIG], a mailing list for discussion of Python's use in teaching at any level ranging from K-12 up to university.

== Complete list of Beginner's Guide pages ==

[[PageList(BeginnersGuide/)]]
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 *  The first place to look is the [http://www.python.org/pypi/ Python Package Index].  * The first place to look is the Python Package Index, now appropriately renamed [http://cheeseshop.python.org the Cheese Shop].
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 newsgroup.  More info: [http://www.python.org/search/#help where to  newsgroup. More info: [http://www.python.org/search/#help where to
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 search engine of your choice.  Searching for "python" and some relevant keywords will usually find something helpful.  search engine of your choice. Searching for "python" and some relevant keywords will usually find something helpful.
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 *  Python is a product of the [http://www.python.org/psf/ Python Software Foundation], a non-profit organization that holds the copyright. [http://www.python.org/psf/donations.html Donations to the PSF] are tax-deductible in the USA, and you can donate via credit card or PayPal.  * Python is a product of the [http://www.python.org/psf/ Python Software Foundation], a non-profit organization that holds the copyright. [http://www.python.org/psf/donations.html Donations to the PSF] are tax-deductible in the USA, and you can donate via credit card or PayPal.
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 * To contribute to the official [http://www.python.org/doc/ Python documentation], join the [http://www.python.org/sigs/doc-sig/ Documentation SIG],   * To contribute to the official [http://www.python.org/doc/ Python documentation], join the [http://www.python.org/sigs/doc-sig/ Documentation SIG],
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 *  To announce your module or application to the Python community,
 use [news:comp.lang.python.announce comp.lang.python.announce].  See
[http://www.python.org/community/lists.html#comp-lang-python-announce the guide to Python mailing lists] for more information.
 * To announce your module or application to the Python community,
 use [news:comp.lang.python.announce comp.lang.python.announce]. See [http://www.python.org/community/lists.html#comp-lang-python-announce the guide to Python mailing lists] for more information.
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 *  To propose changes to the python core, post your thoughts to [news:comp.lang.python comp.lang.python].  * To propose changes to the python core, post your thoughts to [news:comp.lang.python comp.lang.python].
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Beginner's Guide to Python

New to programming? Python is free, and easy to learn if you know where to start! This guide will help you to get started quickly.

New to Python?

Read ["BeginnersGuide/Overview"] for a short explanation of what Python is.

Next, you need to get the Python interpreter installed on your computer. (This is the program that reads Python programs and carries out their instructions; you need it before you can do any Python programming.) See ["BeginnersGuide/Download"] for instructions for downloading the correct version of Python.

You'll want to select a [http://www.python.org/moin/PythonEditors text editor] that has support for Python.

Need to know how to run Python programs on Windows? See [http://www.python.org/doc/faq/windows.html#how-do-i-run-a-python-program-under-windows How do I Run a Program Under Windows].

Next, you're going to want to read a tutorial and try some simple experiments with your new Python interpreter.

  • If you've never programmed before, see ["BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers"].

  • If you have previous programming experience, consult ["BeginnersGuide/Programmers"], which lists more advanced tutorials.
  • If English isn't your first language, you might be more comfortable with a tutorial that's been translated into your language. Consult python.org's [http://www.python.org/doc/NonEnglish.html list of Non-English resources].

Once you've read a tutorial, you can browse through [http://docs.python.org Python's online documentation]. It includes [http://docs.python.org/tut/ a tutorial] that may be helpful, [http://docs.python.org//lib/ a Library Reference] that lists all of the modules that come standard with Python, and [http://docs.python.org/ref/ the Language Reference] for a complete (if rather dry) explanation of Python's syntax.

Most Python books will include an introduction to the language; see IntroductoryBooks for suggested titles.

Consult ["BeginnersGuide/Examples"] for small programs and little snippets of code that can help you learn.

Need help from a human? Read ["BeginnersGuide/Help"] for mailing lists and newsgroups.

Or, you can pay for a Python course; see ["BeginnersGuide/Courses"] for a list.

Teachers can join the [http://www.python.org/sigs/edu-sig/ EDU-SIG], a mailing list for discussion of Python's use in teaching at any level ranging from K-12 up to university.

Complete list of Beginner's Guide pages

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