[NFBCS] python class?
Bryan Schulz
b.schulz at sbcglobal.net
Sat Jan 16 05:42:59 UTC 2021
Hi,
I went through this several times and didn't find any link to download
python 3.9.
Was the meeting recorded? Was the first meeting getting everyone installed?
Bryan
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Subject: Re: [NFBCS] python class?
Hello all,
I apologize for the delay. I am going to include a few things for you all in
this email so please read it to the end and save this for reference.
1. The Zoom link
Bryan Duarte is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Python Workshop
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://asu.zoom.us/j/83593838321?pwd=Z1lXTGlQNmdrcXE0ZzhkYnltSktFZz09
Password: helloworld
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 602 753 0140 or +1 213 338 8477 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1
346 248 7799 or +1 669 219 2599 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 720 928 9299 or
+1 971 247 1195 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 470 250
+9358
or +1 470 381 2552 or +1 646 518 9805 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 651 372
8299 or +1 786 635 1003 or +1 267 831 0333
Meeting ID: 835 9383 8321
International numbers available: https://asu.zoom.us/u/kdoZYDRofP
Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16027530140,,83593838321# or
+12133388477,,83593838321#
2. Installations
Here is a getting started guide for you to reference for installing the
Python interpreter as well as the preferred code editor. Please use another
editor if you have one and are comfortable with it. I ask that you all have
Python installed and a code editor of your choice prior to the meeting. I
believe Sarah said she would be willing to help if there were troubles with
the installations.
Python Introduction and Setup
Welcome to the Python workshop. This document is to help you get your
computer set up and ready to begin learning and programming in the Python
language. In the document you will find links to websites where you will be
able to download Python 3.9.1 which is the latest stable release. In
addition you will find links to two text editors we recommend for developing
Python. If you are using a Windows computer please navigate down to the
heading titled Windows OS. If you are using a Mac your information will be
found under the heading titled Mac osX. Please take time to get Python
installed, make sure you have a text editor installed, and use the
interactive shell to write your first Python program "Hello World". If you
have any issues getting this installed please post your issue to the mailing
list.
Mac osX:
. Download and install Python 3.9
1. Visit the above link and navigate down to the downloadable for Mac
osX titled Python 3.9.
2. Find the location on your computer where the download was saved and
open the installer.
3. Follow the install prompts while keeping all install paths and
settings set to the default location.
4. To make sure the Python installer was successful lets try out the
Python interpreter.
Hello World: My first Python program:
Ok now that we have Python installed lets write our first program using
Python. To do this we will want to open our Terminal. The terminal is a text
based shell where you interact with your computer through the command line.
1. Either open your Applications folder and navigate to the Terminal
application or use the Spot Light to find the Terminal. Once the Terminal
opens you will be placed in a new shell with a blank command prompt. This is
where we will be writing our Python script.
2. To launch the Python interpreter simply type python3 in the blank
command prompt and press Enter.
3. Your text console should display Python 3.9.1 and at the bottom
display 3 greater than symbols, >>>.
4. At this point you are now in the Python interpreter which allows you
to write and execute Python directly. Lets give it a try by writing a few
small programs to test it out.
In the command prompt type the following lines of code without the >>>, this
is to show you what is input and the < symbol is to show you what should be
displayed as output.
>>> print("Hello World")
<Hello World
If your code was executed correctly you should see Hello World displayed on
your console window. There you have it, Python is installed and you have
written your first Python program. From here we will be introducing you to
more of the Python programming language while having some fun. Thanks
Text Editor for Mac osX:
Download and install Visual Studio Code
1. Follow the installer prompts to install Visual Studio Code leaving
all paths and settings set to the default setting.
2. Copy the VS Code.app to your Applications folder.
3. Open the VS Code application and give it a try.
Windows OS:
Download Python 3.9 for Windows
1. Visit the above link and navigate to the Python 3.9 for your operating
system. If you are unsure if you have a 32bit or 64bit system, select the
32bit option.
2. Find the location on your computer where the download was saved and open
the installer.
3. This step is very important!! When it asks you to select the type of
install you wish to preform select the "custom install". On a Windows
machine you must check the box that says you want to add Python to the PATH
and environment variables. If you do not check this box you will be unable
to use the command line to execute Python code.
4. Beyond the check box for adding Python to your PATH you can keep all
installation settings default.
To make sure the Python installer was successful lets try out the Python
interpreter.
Hello World: My first Python Program:
Now that we have Python installed lets write our first program using Python.
To do this we will want to open our command prompt. The command prompt is a
text based shell where you interact with your computer through the command
line.
Press windows plus "r" to open the run dialog, and type "cmd" and press
enter. You will be placed in a new shell with a blank command prompt. This
is where we will be writing our Python script.
To launch the Python interpreter simply type python in the blank command
prompt and press Enter.
Your text console should display Python 3.9.1 and at the bottom display 3
greater than symbols, >>>.
At this point you are now in the Python interpreter which allows you to
write and execute Python directly. Lets give it a try by writing a small
program to test it out.
In the command prompt type the following lines of code without the >>>, this
is to show you what is input and the < symbol is to show you what should be
displayed as output.
>>> print("Hello World")
<Hello World
If your code was executed correctly you should see Hello World displayed on
your console window. There you have it, Python is installed and you have
written your first Python program. From here we will be introducing you to
more of the Python programming language while having some fun. Thanks
Text Editor for Windows:
The command line is fine when you want to test out small bits of code, but
to write a more complex program you will need a text editor.
You can download the insiders build of Visual Studio Code from:
https://code.visualstudio.com/insiders/
If you are not sure whether you have a 34bit or 64bit system, select the
32bit option.
Find the location on your computer where the download was saved and open the
installer.
Follow the install prompts while keeping all install paths and settings set
to the default location.
Bryan Duarte Ph.D.
Software Engineer
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-----Original Message-----
From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of D. Curtis Willoughby via
NFBCS
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:32 PM
To: sarah.hale at siteweaver.org
Cc: D. Curtis Willoughby <ka0vba at dimcom.net>; nfbcs at nfbnet.org
Subject: [NFBCS] python class?
It is about half an hour until this first python meeting, and I have
apparently not received an announcement about a Zoom ID number, etc. Are we
really meeting?
D. Curtis Willoughby ka0vba at dimcom.net.
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