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** A look at the syllabus | ** A look at the syllabus | ||
** Computer architecture: '''Processor''' and '''memory'''. Their different roles. | ** Computer architecture: '''Processor''' and '''memory'''. Their different roles. | ||
| − | ** Python is a language. Difference between interpreted languages and compiled languages. | + | ** Python is a language. Difference between '''interpreted''' languages and '''compiled''' languages. |
** The Python integrated environment, named '''Idle''' | ** The Python integrated environment, named '''Idle''' | ||
** Python is free and can be downloaded from [http://www.python.org/download/ the Python download page] | ** Python is free and can be downloaded from [http://www.python.org/download/ the Python download page] | ||
** [[NicelyDocumentedProgram.py|Example]] of a Python program | ** [[NicelyDocumentedProgram.py|Example]] of a Python program | ||
<videoflash>g_82xHimSNE</videoflash> | <videoflash>g_82xHimSNE</videoflash> | ||
| − | ** What is a programming language? | + | ** What is a programming language? The idea of a '''Syntax''' |
** [http://zetcode.com/tutorials/pythontutorial/keywords/ Python keywords] | ** [http://zetcode.com/tutorials/pythontutorial/keywords/ Python keywords] | ||
** A simple "Hello World!" program in Python | ** A simple "Hello World!" program in Python | ||
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* '''Wednesday''' | * '''Wednesday''' | ||
* '''Friday''' | * '''Friday''' | ||
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Weekly Schedule
First Half
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Spring Break
Second Half
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Links and Resources
On Line Python books
- disocovermagazine.com blog. Check out the answers posted by many readers. They contain some interesting links that you may find useful!
Python keywords
- The list of all the reserved words of the Python language
- and del for is raise assert elif from lambda return break else global not try class except if or while continue exec import pass yield def finally in print
Linux
- Getting Started with Linux (from U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
- Intermediate Linux (from U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill)
- A good Emacs tutorial
- Emacs Quick Reference
Misc
- If you decide to work in pairs for the homework assignments, you need to follow the protocol for 'pair programming' as discussed in this article.
- Video talks on Python:
- All the programs of Zelle's Python textbook
- a video of digital horses: what we can do with lists of objects!
Software
- Installing and using the Secure Shell Client on a Windows PC.
- Using SSH on Windows, Linux, or on a Mac with OS X
Useful Math
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