# Unit 0: Onboarding

## Learning Objectives

Hello and welcome! In this unit, we'll gain familiarity with high-level concepts and background knowledge. And we'll prepare to start developing Python applications by installing all the necessary development tools.

## Discussions and Notes

* [Information Systems](https://prof-rossetti.gitbook.io/intro-to-python/notes/info-systems)
* [Software](https://prof-rossetti.gitbook.io/intro-to-python/notes/software)

## Activities and Exercises

* [Local Development Environment Setup](https://prof-rossetti.gitbook.io/intro-to-python/exercises/local-dev-setup)
* ["Command-line Computing" Exercise](https://prof-rossetti.gitbook.io/intro-to-python/exercises/command-line-computing)
