Python basics Quick Start fun tutorial (dr. Mi turtle drawing turtle) 0. preparations, pythonturtle

Python basics Quick Start fun tutorial (dr. Mi turtle drawing turtle) 0. preparations, pythonturtle

I. About Python

Python is the fastest growing programming language in the world! It is easy to get started and has powerful functions. From the Web backend to data analysis and AI, You can see Python everywhere.

Python has two major versions: Python 2.x and Python 3.x. Dr. mi recommends that you learn Python 3.x. This series of tutorials will be explained in the latest Python 3.6 version.

For the differences and choices between Python 2 and Pthon 3, see Dr. Mi's previous article.

Python Beginners should learn python 2 or python 3?

2. Preparations

1. Install Python

To use Python, you need a Python interpreter which can convert the code you write (plain text) into commands that can be understood by machines and execute these commands.

For detailed installation steps, refer to Dr. Mi's previous tutorial:

Python 3.6.3 official website download installation test getting started tutorial (windows)

2. Install PyCharm

In theory, you can use any text editor (such as NotePad) to write code. However, in practice, we often choose more powerful professional software to write code, that is, IDE (integrated development environment ). Compared with the general text editor, IDE also provides code highlighting, Automatic completion, project management, code debugging, refactoring, and other functions designed for software development. PyCharm is the most popular IDE tool in Python.

For detailed installation and configuration, see Dr. Mi's previous tutorial:

PyCharm 2017 official website download and install settings (subject font size) Getting Started tutorial

Please take a rest before preparing for the above. Next, Dr. mi will take you to a mysterious friend ......

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