Homework:
Do days 12 & 13 of the course
Watch the videos
Do the interactive coding exercises (Replit & Auditorium)
Watch the videos for day 15 for explanation of the terms IDE and Python Environment
We will use a different setup method:
Download and Install the Anaconda Distribution:
You should be able to launch the Anaconda Navigator locally
We will continue setup in the next session (instructions below)
Install Anaconda Distribution and Visual Studio Code
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Mac users: Move from Downloads to Applications to install VS Code system-wide
Launch Anaconda Navigator
Watch lecture 6 of the Havard Python Course:
For the best learning experience, it's recommended to watch the lecture twice: first for a quick overview, and then more slowly while taking notes. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for this.
Work through the following homework assignment
Always first create a copy with "Copy to Drive" or download the notebooks to work locally on them. Otherwise your progress won't be saved!!
Under Environments create a new environment, e.g. python_course, with a recent version of python (> 3.10)
In the package listing for the environment change filter from „installed“ to „all“ then search and install the package ipykernel
Under Home launch VS Code (if not available launch it from system)
In VS Code:
Install the extensions Python and Jupyter (both signed by Microsoft)
Create a new file: File > New File > Jupyter Notebook
Select Kernel > Another Kernel > Python Environments > python_course or whichever environment you just created
Start Coding!