I generally call the batch command shell 'the shell', but I will try to
use
whatever the members want.
Richard
From: Greg Wocher
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 12:26 PM
To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [pythonvis] Re: FW: Re: FW: How to get started
Hello,
I have a strange issue with this. After I run the .bat file the command
prompt comes up as it should. However when I type in hello.py in to run
it
instead of running the .py file it just brings up the hello.py file in
EdSharp. It does not actually run the program in the terminal command
prompt. For clarification how do we want to refer to the command prompt?
Do we want to call it the shell, terminal or command prompt?
Thanks,
Greg Wocher
Follow me on Twitter @GWocherOn 5/5/2014 2:18 PM, Jeffrey Turner wrote:
Just reposting this again for the latecomers. Please note the link to
the
tutorial at the bottom. It's a great place to start once you've
successfully
executed the Hello World script.
JDog
From: pythonvis-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pythonvis-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard Dinger
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 10:52 PM
To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [pythonvis] Re: FW: How to get started
* There are more study resources for version 2.x
* Not all libraries have been ported yet.
* That seems to be a general recommendation.
From: Drew Mochak
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 7:07 PM
To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [pythonvis] Re: FW: How to get started
Out of curiosity, why are we learning Python 2.7 rather than 3?
On 5/1/2014 5:56 PM, Jeffrey Turner wrote:
Hello List Members,
We had our first meeting on Out-of-sight.net tonight, so I am
reposting
this Getting Started email sent by richard Dinger for the new members. It
may seem like a lot to do just to get going, but if you take it
step-by-step, it really isn't too bad.
JDog
***richard's message:
For those new to programming and maybe even some just new to Python, I
found an on-line tutorial for beginners on programming using Python that
might help. If you want to go through the tutorial, you will need to set
up
your computer first as described below.
Part 1: Getting set up
Before you look at the tutorial, you will need a few things. You need
python itself, a text editor program and a folder to work in. The
following
steps cover how to get set up on windows. Note there are many ways to get
set up, this is just a quick setup for beginners that can be revised
later.
1 Download the latest version of python 2.7x (about 15 meg) from
www.python.org/download
the filename will be something like python-2.7.6.msi
2 install python by executing the msi file. Note where you install it
on
your computer for example at c:\python27.
3 You will need a text editor program and know how to use it. MS
Notepad
comes with windows and is workable for the tutorial. Other editors will
be
discussed on the list.
4 Create a new folder for trying examples in the tutorial, I will call
it tutor.
5 in your tutor folder put the following dos file named 'shell.bat'
you
can edit the file with Notepad. Note lines beginning with rem are
comments
and may be omitted.
rem begin shell.bat
rem replace c:\python27 with where you installed python
set path=%path%;c:\python27
rem change prompt to just the drive letter (optional):
prompt $N$G
cmd.exe
rem end shell.bat
Part 2: How to use your set up to write and run python scripts.
1 Navigate to your tutor folder.
2 Open your text editor and enter the following one line script, which
simply writes to the screen:
print 'Hello, world'
3 Save the file as 'hello.py'
4 Start your shell.bat file by hitting enter on it. Shell will prompt
you with something like:
C:>
5 Type the name of your python script 'hello.py' and enter.
6 You should get:
Hello, world
c:>
or an error message if there is a problem
7 When done for the day, you can close the shell command shell by
enteering 'exit' after the prompt. The shell also has minor editing for
example an up arrow will scroll up through previous commands andyou can
edit
through arrow keys, new text and delete.
You can also run your script by simply double clicking or hitting
enter
on the filename in windows explorer, but when it runs windows will create
a
new window, run it and close the window. That all happens so fast you
will
miss it and any error messages.
Part 3: Take a look at the tutorial.
hetland.org/writing/instant-hacking.html
Richard
From: Charles Rivard
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 9:35 AM
To: learning python list
Subject: [pythonvis] something to remember
For those who have had experience with Python and other programming,
try
to keep in mind that what's been sent to the list is foreign to those who
haven't. Thanks.
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Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're
finished, you! really! are! finished!
