Lesson 1.1 repl.it Coding Environment

To code in any language, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is needed. is a visual drag/drop IDE. An IDE is an application that allows you to create, edit, save, and run programs.  To code in Python, we can't use drag/drop anymore. It is a language that must be typed into a text editor and interpreted by the computer using a program.

• We will be using an online IDE called repl.  Follow the intstructions to sign up for a repl account to start coding in Python.
• Most of our homework from now on will involve finishing in class labs, doing reading, and completing projects. 
• Your required (free) text book is Think Python, 2nd Edition by Green Tea Press. Although the author politely asks for a few dollars to  contriubte to his work, you are by no means required to send him money. Here is the link to download the pdf of the whole textbook. 
• Think Python is very well written with terrific examples. I highly recommend you read ahead and in between the required reading that I assign. 

  Due Thursday January 9, 2020:

1. Sign up for repl account (~5 minutes)
2. Complete the hello world assignment (found under the assignment tab) (~5 minutes)
3. Read Required Reading 1.1 Values and Types (~15 minutes) and take notes.
4. Read Required Reading 1.2 Variable Names and Keywords (~15 minutes) and take notes.