Getting Started with Python
Week 02
ITE1123 – Fundamentals
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Dr. Thilina Thanthriwatta
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ITE1123 Getting
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Dr. Thilina Thanthriwatta
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• RED: - Very important points
• BLUE: - Need to be highlighted but not as important
• GREEN: - Used for terminology (terms)
• PURPLE: - Off topic but necessary
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Learning Outcomes
▪ After completing this lesson, you will be able write your
Python program using an integrated development
environment (IDE).
▪ From this lesson, you will be able to:
▪ Setting up Python locally
▪ Explain the importance of a use of an IDE
▪ Use an IDE to write your first Python program
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Setting up Python locally
▪ These steps have been executed a computer with the
Windows operating system.
▪ You can download Python from:
▪ [Link]
▪ Download the latest version.
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What is an IDE?
▪ An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) provides
a comprehensive platform to write and debug code.
▪ It is more than just a text editor
▪ Advantages of the use of an IDE:
▪ Faster development
• Syntax highlighting
• Error detection
• Code completion Unit Code: Subject
▪ Debugging options name
▪ Tools for code refactoring
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▪ We will introduce a commonly used IDE for Python Lecture Name:
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▪ PyCharm (Community/Free version)
End of Lesson
▪ In the next lesson, we will focus on the concepts of program
design.
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