Hello world/Newbie
Guide a new user of a language through the steps necessary to install the programming language and selection of an editor if needed, to run the languages' example in the Hello world/text task.
- Assume the language-newbie is a programmer in another language.
- Assume the language-newbie is competant in installing software for the platform.
- Assume the language-newbie can use one simple text editor for the OS/platform, (but that may not necessarily be a particular one if the installation needs a particular editor).
- Refer to, (and link to), already existing documentation as much as possible (but provide a summary here).
- Remember to state where to view the output.
- If particular IDE's or editors are required that are not standard then point to/explain their installation too.
- Note
- If it is more natural for a language to give output via a GUI or to a file etc, then use that method of output rather than as text to a terminal/command-line, but remember to give instructions on how to view the output generated.
- You may use sub-headings if giving instructions for multiple platforms.
Python
Pythons official home site is http://www.python.org/. It will point you to everything Python.
Python on Windows
(Tested on Windows 7 but should be similar for XP & Vista ).
You need to download and install Python. Use the latest Windows installer for Windows (64bit if you have a 64bit Windows installation). It is a standard Windows click-through installer with an Open-source compatable license.
Once installed, use the new start-menu entry to open the "Idle (Python GUI)" application, which opens a GUI window with a command line and cursor at the bottom. This window displays program output and is a REPL for Python.
Use the File->New window item of the GUI to bring up new blank window and copy the text from Hello world/Text#Python into it, i.e.
(To be finished ...)