By Leandra McGriff October 6, 2022
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What Is Python? Python is the text-based programming language used by millions of professional coders at places like Google, IBM, and even NASA!
United Space Alliance’s Senior Project Engineer, Robin Friedrich, was tasked with finding a better way to handle data management on NASA’s shuttle missions and quickly discovered that Python was the answer. “Things just work the first time,” says Friedrich. “No other language exhibits that trait like Python.”
Is Learning Python Easy?
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It’s a Perfect First Programming Language. The rules of Python syntax are simple enough for anyone to learn, even coders as young as 9 or 10.
Why Is Learning Python Important?
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Worldwide Use in the High-Tech Industry. While Python can be used for simple tasks, millions of working programmers make a living writing Python every day.
Why Should a Kid Learn Python?
Create Anything You Imagine. Want to make games? Create a website or cool digital art? No matter what makes you excited about computer programming, Python’s wide variety of modules (also called libraries) make creating applications fast.
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– Python.org – a great source for all things Python. – Tynker – self-paced gamified courses and activities inspire kids to create their own video games, art, and websites with Python. – Udemy – a selection of Python courses, classes, and bootcamps.
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– Codecademy – online Python courses and forums. – CodeWizardsHQ – online coding classes with a live instructor. – Hour of Python – free Python lessons and string challenges from Trinket.
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– HackInScience – free Python exercises. – Real Python – Articles, podcasts, tutorials, and tricks for Python fans. – Python Tutor – Visualize your Python code’s execution, step-by-step. – Invent with Python – Free Python books for beginners.
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