Welcome to How to Python!

This guide exists to teach you the very basics of how to effectively use Python and its tooling, as a programming language.

Contents:

• Getting Started with Python
  • Twitter Accounts to Follow
  • Getting Python Installed
  • Understanding Dependencies
  • Installing Pipenv
  • Using Pipenv
  • Understanding Source Control
• The Interpreter
  • Running a Script
    • Dependencies
  • Python Interpreter Tricks
    • _ Trick
    • Bytecode Trick
    • Interactive Mode Trick
• Learning the Basics
  • The BDFL
  • Python Software Foundation
  • Python Conferences
  • Python User Groups
  • PEPs
    • Notable PEPs
    • Submitting a PEP
• Text Editors
  • Sublime Text 3
    • Sublime Text 3 Plugin Recommendations
    • Additionally Useful Plugins
    • Sublime Text 3 Tricks
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
    • Microsoft VS Code Extensions Recommendations
    • Additionally Helpful Plugins
    • Microsoft VS Code Tricks
    • Microsoft VS Code Launcher
    • Rulers
• IDEs
  • PyCharm

Indices and tables

• Index
• Module Index
• Search Page