Python in Education

You’re a Student

It often seems daunting to learn new skills and knowledge. But rest

assured, Python is both relatively easy to learn and a real program‐

ming language used widely in industry. Python comes with “batter‐

ies included”: there are plenty of libraries of code written in Python

that allow you to build all sorts of amazing and incredible applica‐

tions.

Python’s community is a welcoming and friendly place. Remember,

what you get out of the community is directly related to what you

put in. Don’t just sit there, do something! Jump in and get involved.

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This report explains where to learn Python (so you’re several pages

ahead of your teacher in programming classes) and how to get in

touch with the wider community.

You’re a Parent

Someone you care about is obviously passionate about computers

and programming. That’s a good thing—if they make it their career,

they’re joining a profession that has a high demand for quality engi‐

neers.

This report gives you enough information so you can best support

your loved one. Hopefully, it will allay any fears and uncertainties

you may have and answer some of your questions about learning to

program with Python.