Learning objectives for chapter 2
Learn how to select, install, and use an editor for writing in Python.
Learn how to select, install, and use a Python compiler.
Implement file management and system configuration to support Python programming.
Learn how write, save, compile, and run a Python program.
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Exercises Right-click (or control-click on a Mac) the title to save its PDF to your system.  
2.1 Programming Tools PDF XXX 

 
Samples Right-click (or control-click on a Mac) the title to save its PY file to your system.  
2.1 World's Shortest Python Program PY    X

 
Videos  
2.1 Click HERE for a YouTube-like video that shows how to setup PCs and Macs for using command-line mode. The video is 3 minutes long. It shows both a Windows XP system and a Mac running OSX.    X
2.2 Click HERE for a YouTube-like video that shows how to use Microsoft VVisual Studio 2010 in command-line mode. The video is 9 minutes long. It's on a Windows XP system, using Visual Studio and C++, but the principles it teaches are system- and language-independent. XXXX

 
Addendums Right-click (or control-click on a Mac) the title to save its PDF to your system.  
2.1 Command-Line Compiling Python PDF  XXX

Code from the chapter in order of their appearance in the text
hello.py

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