Python - A course for absolute beginners

start your journey with Python for absolute beginners and learn to get newcomers started with this amazing programming language, including choosing the best IDE and running on different cloud platforms.

Set up your Python environment by downloading the latest releases and installing both 32-bit and 64-bit versions on Windows, then configure paths to run executables and manage packages.

Choose a text editor for Python beginners, install tools like Sublime Text, enable syntax highlighting, install extensions via a package manager, and use commands to create and manage projects.

Learn how the pip package manager installs Python packages, handles commands like install and freeze, and manages outdated versions and separate project dependencies for beginners.

Create and manage Python virtual environments using virtualenv to isolate dev dependencies. Learn to install and freeze requirements, switch interpreters, and transfer environments between installations.

Explore pipenv as a modern package management tool, create and activate virtual environments, manage dependencies with a requirements file, and control package versions for reliable Python projects.

Learn how to set up and use an integrated development environment for Python, including choosing between community and commercial editions, command line work, syntax highlighting, and running scripts.

Learn to record terminal activity with asciinema, create ascii art, and build a Flask-based web app to publish and share your recordings.

Explore a Pyxel demo that builds a simple space shooter using a game engine to create platforms, assign control keys, and implement health, hearts, enemies, projectiles, and scoring.

End the course by summarizing how to utilize python to accelerate development, consider examples shared, and invite honest feedback to improve future beginner courses.