Not only is math essential to programming, it’s also fascinating. Especially when you have a super-powerful calculator like Python to do the heavy-lifting for you. In this tutorial you will learn how to use Python operators to perform basic mathematical operations. You don’t have to be an Einstein to be a computer scientist (though it wouldn’t hurt). You only need …Continue Reading
Python is a fast, flexible, beginner-friendly programming language. It’s gradual learning curve and readability make it an excellent choice for launching your adventures in coding. Python is also amazingly powerful. NASA, Google and Disney, to name a few, use it for everything from web applications to robots. Take a byte of Python and quickly learn to think like a programmer with our free videos and tutorials.
Entering commands at the prompt is just the beginning. Let’s use IDLE to save and run files. With this skill you’ll be able to write and build complex and powerful Python programs. IDLE has two modes: interactive and script. We wrote our first program, “Hello, World!” in interactive mode. Interactive mode immediately returns the results of commands you enter into …Continue Reading
You are about to embark upon an adventure. Python is an ideal starting point for your expedition into computer science. It might be the first, and last, programming language you need to learn. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So let’s begin! If you are just joining us, you may want to read our previous …Continue Reading
Program or be programmed? That is the question. There are numerous, excellent sources that will teach you how to code following tried and true methods. We’re taking a completely different approach in this introduction to Python programming. Rather than take the traditional route and situate Python within the history of computer science, we will instead look at the big picture …Continue Reading
Why should Python be the first programming language you learn? It’s awesome. That’s all you need to know. You can stop reading here and start coding now. Of course, you want to know more. But it’s that simple. As you will see, you can start coding now with Python. Besides being awesome, Python should be your first programming language because …Continue Reading