Introduction to Django

Introduction to django by one of its developer http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-70449010942275062

Using IDLE

I take my words back on what I said about IDLE (Integrated DeveLopment Environment) earlier in “Where to Start?”. In the past few days, I felt that using IDLE is much more easier and faster for learning purpose than other IDE. Yeah, the IDLE should really be an acronym of Integrated Developer’s Learning Environment.

Here is a nice online resource for using IDLE.

Where to start?

Now that I’ve decided to learn python, the next steps are to have the python software installed on my machine. Having worked on other languages I’m used to IDEs and so did not like the IDE that comes with python (IDLE) and so I found a nice and free IDE to work with. It is Stani’s Python Editor. Once I feel that I would adopt this language I might well buy some better IDE that is out there in the market. For now I’ll stick with SPE.

Step 1: Download and Install Python.

Just download latest python software and the installation is pretty straight forward. If you still do need help you can use the screencast on downloading and installing. One customization which I do during installation is to install it directly under the root drive like “c:\Python24″. This makes it easier for me to write bat files in future.

Step 2: Download and Install Stani’s Python Editor.

• First thing to know before installing Stani’s Python Editor is that it requires wxPython 2.5.4.1+. apart from latest python. This installation is easy and straightforward. You don’t need any customization. Just follow the wizard.
• Then now install the Stani’s Python Editor. Just follow the wizard and no customization.
• Smoke test your installation by launching the Stani’s Python Editor using the link on desktop. To further verify this I’ll use this editor later to develop and run my first python script.
• Watch this screencast to familiarize yourself with the IDE features.

Now I’m packed for the interesting journey ahead…