Setting Up Your Python Environment

Great job finishing the introduction! 👏 Now let’s get you ready to write and run real Python code.

The best part? You don’t need to install anything right now! We can start coding immediately using free online tools. When you’re ready for more, we’ll show you how to install Python on your computer too.

Everything is explained slowly and clearly – no rush, no stress. Let’s go! 🚀

Option 1: The Easiest – Code Right Here in the Browser!

This Academy has a built-in Python editor (the one you’re using now!). Just click the green “Run Code” button and see your program work instantly.

No installation, no setup – perfect for trying things out, doing homework, or learning at your own pace. You can come back anytime!

Try this simple code right now – it should already be in the editor:

Click Run and watch the magic happen! 😄

Option 2: Free Online Playgrounds (Great for Saving Projects)

If you want to save your code or work on bigger projects, try these free websites:

• Replit (replit.com) – Super easy, you can create accounts and save everything.
• Google Colab (colab.research.google.com) – Great for data and notebooks.
• Trinket (trinket.io/python) – Simple and fun, no login needed for basic use.

Just go to the site, start a new Python project, and begin coding!

Option 3: Install Python on Your Computer (When You’re Ready)

For full power and offline work, download Python from the official website. It’s free and takes just a few minutes.

• Go to python.org/downloads
• Click the big yellow “Download Python” button (it chooses the right version for your computer).
• Run the installer – make sure to check “Add Python to PATH”!
• Open “Command Prompt” (Windows) or “Terminal” (Mac/Linux) and type python --version to check it works.

A nice editor to use: Thonny (thonny.org) – made for beginners!

You’re All Set!

You now have everything you need to start coding in Python. In the next lesson, we’ll write our very first real program!

Remember: start with the browser editor here – it’s the easiest and safest way. Have fun! 🌟

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