Question

How do I install Python 2.7 to write programs?

Answer 1

http://www.python.org/getit/

If you're using mac stuff, it's already installed.

Answer 2

Go to the Python web site:

http://python.org/download/

Even if you have Mac I recommend installing the latest version (2.7x) from the Python site.

Answer 3

Depending upon which operating system, your answer will vary. The previous posters pointed out the python website. Go there, download the version for the OS you need. If windows, install with the exe file and you can use a program like Notepad++ to write the code. If mac you can download the dmg file and install and use a program like Smoltron to write code and if using linux, you can download the appropriate package, and use any other text editor to write code.

Answer 4

IDLE comes with the Python installer for Mac (prob for PC too) and it's the interface used in the lectures. I needed to update something to make it work properly, as there was a warning at startup, this was all explained on the site however. Being a complete noob i tried to write my first programs straight into the Python shell, when i realised you had to create a new script to start writing, things became infinitely easier, so something to keep in mind.

Answer 5

Hi Bonkers....I'm a neophyte, but I just followed the hyperlink from the class website and downloaded the Windows version. It automatically puts an icon in the start menu for the Python command promp. The IDLE is in the drop-down menu. Use this to create your programs, and open it in the command prompt to test it. Everything is downloaded for you.....I am also using the 2.7 version. It was advised to use this version in the documentation.

Answer 6

Also, you can just creat a file right in IDLE and save it as a file (make sure you use .py to save it). You do not really have to use notepad.