Unit 1: The Python Development Environment

Learning Objectives

In this unit, we'll gain familiarity with the ecosystem of Python development tools. And we'll begin to practice a version controlled development process.

Discussions and Notes

• Markdown Cheat Sheet

• Editing text:

  • VS Code

• Managing Virtual Environments:

  • The conda Utility

• Running Python Programs:

  • The python Utility

• Installing Python Packages:

  • The pip Utility

• Version Control:

  • GitHub Desktop Software

  • The git Utility

• Environment Variables

Activities and Exercises

• "Hello World (Colab)" Exercise

• "Hello World (Local)" Exercise

• "Hello World (Version Control)" Exercise

• "Run the App" Exercise