Lesson 1: Why Python?

Python can be used for...

Charts & Graphs
Business
Math
Basic calculations - like a calculator
Science, including biology, chemistry, physics
Web sites or web development
Very quick websites
Large Enterprise scale websites

Machine learning
Artificial intelligence
Deep learning
Reinforcement learning
2D Graphics
3D Graphics
Video Games - Python is a great way to learn about video games
Unreal Engine - Python can be used in this professional level game development tool

Myth: Computer programming requires advanced schooling or training.

Fact: An 8 year old can learn how to program with Python.

Python Code Editor

Select a Language:

Output

Click "Run Code" to see the output here

Code Example

var client = "John";
console.log(client);

let age = 25;
console.log(age);

Instructions

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The code editor is below.
The left side of the code editor is where you type your input code.
The right side of the code editor is where you see the output of your code.

Practice by typing the code example above, in the left side of the code editor below.
Then click the "Run Code" button, to run the code.
You will see the output of your code in the output section.

JavaScript Code Editor

Task Incomplete

Editor Input:

Editor Output:

Click "Run Code" to see the output here

Example Section

//import React from 'react';

function Ex2() {
  const message = "React rocks!";

  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Exercise 2: A Basic Component</h1>
      <h1>{message}</h1>
    </div>
  );
}

render(Ex2);

Exercise 2: A Basic Class Component

React rocks!

Instructions

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Just above is the Example Section.
The left side of the Example Section shows the react.js code.

The right side of the of the Example Section shows the result or output code.

The Practice Section is below.
The left side of the Practice Section can also be called a code editor.
The code editor is where you type your input code.
The right side of the practice section is where you see the output of your code.
Practice by typing the code example above, in the left side of the code editor below.
It is possible to copy and paste the code above into the code editor below.
Then click the "Run Code" button, to run the code.

There is an Error Feedback section below the Code Editor and Output Box.
When all the necessary code is entered properly, there will be no feedback, and the result/output will appear in the Outbox Box.
Try to make changes to the code to see how it changes the output.
The last line that you add here should be render(MyComponent); Replace MyComponent with the name of your controlling component function
This last line of code will look like:
render(Ex1Intro); or
render(Ex1);