Python Starter Kit: Install Your IDE and Get Coding
Install Python, get your first IDE, and start with a simple coding project with this mini course. It includes the first two modules from the larger course, Python with Dr. Johns.
What to Expect
Python Starter Kit: Introduction
Installing Python: Starting Python on Ubuntu
Installing Python: Starting Python on Windows
Installing Python: Starting Python on Mac
Setting up the PyCharm IDE Part 1
Setting up the PyCharm IDE Part 2
Using the Python Docs
Command Line Basics
Python Best Practices
What is Python?
Cool Stuff You Can Do with Python
Being a Pythonista
Python with Dr. Johns: Module 1 Course Notes
Python Fundamentals: Part 1
Python Fundamentals: Part 2
Python Fundamentals: Part 3
Your First Assignment
Your First Assignment: Solution
Your First Assignment: Extra Credit
Python with Dr. Johns: Module 2 Course Notes
Your First Python Quiz
Congratulations!
Module 3: Preview
While interviewing for a Python job, you’ll often have to code on a whiteboard. That means no autocorrect. That’s why I created this course. Python with Dr. Johns provides an academic approach with notes, coding examples, and assignments.
$299
You don't need a coding background to take this two-module mini course. We designed this specifically for students without much experience, so we can show you exactly what you need to know to get started.
We love to hear from our students. Once you enroll, you can give Dr. Johns feedback directly. His email address is listed above.
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Yes! This mini-course teaches you to install Python and PyCharm on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Dr. Robert Johns regularly shares his knowledge on Hackr.io. For example, here's a Python web scraping guide with source code and a popular Python cheat sheet.