Beginner's Guide to Python
英文版在此: http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide
没玩过编程？ Python语言是免费的，如果你知道从何处开始，它很容易上手！ 本指南将帮助你快速入门。
不了解Python？
先读一下BeginnersGuide/Overview：通过一个简短的介绍了解Python是什么。
获取Python
接下来，在你的电脑上安装Python的解释器。
它用来读取Python程序并执行指令：在进行任何Python编程前你需要准备好它。
目前Python有两个主要版本：Python 2和Python 3。根据Python2orPython3 页面提供的建议，你可以决定哪个版本最适合你。在撰写本文时（2010年6月21号），以下内容假设你决定使用Python 2。
查看文章 BeginnersGuide/Download，按步骤下载正确的Python版本。
在某些阶段，你想编辑并保存你的程序代码，可以看一下 HowToEditPythonCode 以听取一些意见和推荐方法。
Learning Python
学习Python
Next, read a tutorial and try some simple experiments with your new Python interpreter.
接下来，阅读教程，并尝试用你的新Python编译器做一些简单的练习。
If you've never programmed before, see BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers for a list of suitable tutorials.
如果你之前没有编程经验，读一下 [[BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers]， 里面有适合你的教程列表。
If you have previous programming experience, consult BeginnersGuide/Programmers, which lists more advanced tutorials.
如果你之前有编程经验，参考 BeginnersGuide/Programmers, 里面列出了更多高级教程。
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 list of Non-English resources.
如果英语不是你的母语，阅读翻译好的教程更适合你。参考 python.org's 非英语资源列表.
Most tutorials assume you know how to run a program on your computer.
绝大部分教程都假设你掌握如何在你的电脑上运行程序。
If you are using Windows and need help with this, see How do I Run a Program Under Windows.
如果你使用Windows操作系统，可以参考我如何在Windows平台上运行程序以获得帮助
Once you've read a tutorial, you can browse through Python's online documentation. It includes a tutorial that may be helpful, a Library Reference that lists all of the modules that come standard with Python, and the Language Reference for a complete (if rather dry) explanation of Python's syntax.
当你读完教程后，可以浏览Python在线文档。它包括：有用的a tutorial，a Library Reference详列了Python的标准库中的模块和[[http://docs.python.org/ref/|the Language Reference]介绍了Python语法的完整解释（有些枯燥）
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 - even something like Notepad - but as you gain experience you may want to use a text editor with features that help you write Python programs. See PythonEditors for a list of programs friendly to Python code editing.
在准备写第一个程序前，你需要一个文本编辑器。开始时使用你任何你熟悉的编辑器-即使像Notepad记事本-但当你有经验后，你会想使用带有Python编程辅助功能的文本编辑器。参考 PythonEditors 包含了一个带有友好的Python代码编辑功能的程序列表。
Need Help?
需要帮助吗?
Need help with any of this? Read BeginnersGuide/Help for mailing lists and newsgroups.
需要以下帮助吗？阅读 BeginnersGuide/Help，加入邮件列表和新闻组。
Most Python books will include an introduction to the language; see IntroductoryBooks for suggested titles.
绝大多数的Python书会包含本编程语言的介绍：查看 IntroductoryBooks中的建议标题。
Consult BeginnersGuide/Examples for small programs and little snippets of code that can help you learn.
参考BeginnersGuide/Examples，里面的小程序和小代码段会对你的学习有帮助。
Or, if you prefer to learn Python through listening to a lecture, you can attend a training course or even hire a trainer to come to your company.
或者，如果你喜欢通过听课的方式学习Python，你可以参加培训课或请一位培训人员到你公司上课。
Consult the PythonEvents page to see if any training courses are scheduled in your area, and the PythonTraining page for a list of trainers.
参考 PythonEvents 页面看在当地有无定期的培训课程，在PythonTraining页面有培训人员列表。
Teachers can join the EDU-SIG, a mailing list for discussion of Python's use in teaching at any level ranging from K-12 up to university.
老师可以加入 EDU-SIG，在该邮件列表中讨论从K-12到大学的各级别中的Python应用。
Complete list of Beginner's Guide pages
- BeginnersGuide/Download
- BeginnersGuide/Examples
- BeginnersGuide/Help
- BeginnersGuide/Mathematics
- BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers
- BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammersChinese
- BeginnersGuide/Overview
- BeginnersGuide/OverviewChinese
- BeginnersGuide/Programmers
- BeginnersGuide/Programmers (Cpp2Python.pdf)
- BeginnersGuide/Programmers/SimpleExamples
Quiz and Exercises
测试和练习
Pyschools - A Collection of Python Quiz and Exercise Questions
CheckIO - Online learning, testing and improving your python skills
Looking for a particular Python module or application?
如何查找Python模块或程序？
The first place to look is the Python Package Index.
首先参考 Python Package Index.
- If you can't find anything relevant in the Package Index,
try searching python.org - you can find anything mentioned on the Python site, in the FAQs, or in the newsgroup. More info: where to search.
如果在目录中找不到相关的内容，参考 searching python.org -这里你可以找到Python网站上涉及的全部内容，包括常见问题，或者新闻组。详情：在哪里查找
Next, try Google or other search engine of your choice. Searching for "python" and some relevant keywords will usually find something helpful.
接下来，尝试 Google或其它你使用的搜索引擎。搜索“python”或其它关键字通常可以找到有用的信息。
- Finally, you can try posting a query to the comp.lang.python Usenet group.
- 最后，（注：如果实在搞不定了）你可以在comp.lang.python 用户组中发帖寻求帮助。
Want to contribute?
如何做出贡献?
Python is a product of the Python Software Foundation, a non-profit organization that holds the copyright. Donations to the PSF are tax-deductible in the USA, and you can donate via credit card or PayPal.
Python来源于Python Software Foundation，该非营利组织拥有其版权。向PSF捐款在美国是免税的，你可能通过信用卡或PayPal来捐助。
To report a bug in the Python core, use the Python Bug Tracker.
通过Python错误跟踪向Python核心组报告错误。
To contribute a bug fix or other patch to the Python core, read the Python Developer's Guide for more information about Python's development process.
向python核心组提供问题修复或补丁前，先阅读Python开发者指南获取关于Python开发进程的更多信息。
To contribute to the official Python documentation, join the Documentation SIG, write to docs@python.org, or use the Issue Tracker to contribute a documentation patch.
想编辑Python官方文档Python文档，请加入Documentation SIG]，写信给docs@python.org或者使用[[http://bugs.python.org/贡献文档修改内容。
To announce your module or application to the Python community, use comp.lang.python.announce. See the guide to Python mailing lists for more information.
想在Python社区发布你的模块或程序，使用comp.lang.python.公告。更多信息参考Python邮件列表指南
To propose changes to the python core, post your thoughts to comp.lang.python. If you have an implementation, follow the Python Patch Guidelines.
想给Python核心组提出修改意见，请将你的想法发到comp.lang.python上。如果你有可行的措施，参考Python补丁指南
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