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Python Newbies on XP

Language : English Quality : High Has Audio : true Source : showmedo Media : Flash
This series aims to get you up and running with Python on Windows XP. Here I have distilled for you the knowledge that I wanted when I first started with Python! During 1.5 hours of video I'll get you up and running with the right Python distro, coding in a choice of IDE, debugging and writing solid code with unit-tests.     [SUGGEST  A  ARTICLE]

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Resources referenced in this screencast
  • Python - Programming Language
    • Deciding on a Python 2.5 Distro

    Your first task is to pick the right Python distribution. At Python.org you can get the latest and greatest Python 2.5, with SciPy you get a math-oriented v2.5 and with ActivePython you get a complete but older v2.4. Watch the video to learn which is the right one for you.
    Running Python 2.5 on Windows XP

    Here we install and test Python 2.5 from Python.org I cover how to start Python from the Start Menu and writing your first (Hello World) line of Python code.