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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.)
Next, install the Python interpreter 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.
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You'll want to select a [http://www.python.org/moin/PythonEditors text editor] that has support for Python. Next, read a tutorial and try some simple experiments with your new Python interpreter.
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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've never programmed before, see ["BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers"] for a list of suitable tutorials.
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Most tutorials assume you know how to run a program on your computer.
If you are using Windows and need help with this, 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].
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When you are ready to write your first program you will need a text
editor. To get started you can use any editor you are familiar with such
as Note''''''Pad, vi, or Emacs. As you gain
experience you may want to use a text editor with features that help
you write Python programs. A comprehensive list is on the PythonEditors page.

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

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, install the Python interpreter 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.

Next, read a tutorial and try some simple experiments with your new Python interpreter.

  • If you've never programmed before, see ["BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers"] for a list of suitable tutorials.

  • 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].

Most tutorials assume you know how to run a program on your computer. If you are using Windows and need help with this, 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].

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.

When you are ready to write your first program you will need a text editor. To get started you can use any editor you are familiar with such as NotePad, vi, or Emacs. As you gain experience you may want to use a text editor with features that help you write Python programs. A comprehensive list is on the PythonEditors page.

Need help with any of this? Read ["BeginnersGuide/Help"] for mailing lists and newsgroups.

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.

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.

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