In this unit, you’ll download software that includes the Python 3.5 version and a special text editor to help you write and run your Python programs. You’ll set up your programming environment and try out a little Python code to make sure everything is set up right. Then, you’ll get an introduction to the basics of any programming language: various types of objects, variables, statements, and expressions. These are the building blocks of programs—as letters, words, and sentences are to the English language.
This unit ends with a capstone project: your first Python program! I’ll guide you through each step. There are many ways to solve a programming problem, and I’ll show you two. If you feel adventurous, feel free to attempt the problem before seeing the full solutions.