On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 6:11:31 PM UTC+5:30, Marko Rauhamaa wrote: > Stefan Ram: > > > Varun R writes: > >>I'm new to programming, can anyone guide me, how to start > >>learning python programming language > > > > As a start, one should learn: > > > > 1.) how to install Python > > (if not already installed) > > > > 2.) how to start the Python console > > (if not already started) > > > > 3.) how to type characters into a line of the > > console and how to submit the line (using > > the Enter key) (if this is not already known) > > A good list. Even more important, though, is the installation, use and > understanding of a text editor. What is the difference of MS Word, > Notepad and a Python-aware text editor?
This is a useful 3-way classification Just now dealing with a class in which students write python resolutely - using gedit - on linux VMs - on Windows hosts So I wonder where on the spectrum MS Word → notepad → Programmer’s editor would you place gedit?? [If you know what that is ] > What text editors are there? Seriously?!? Does that list ever end? -- https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
