November 2022
Beginner
368 pages
6h 47m
English

Now that you’ve installed Python and know how to start the Python Shell, you’re ready to do something with it. We’ll begin with some simple calculations and then learn how to use variables. Variables are a way of storing things in a computer program, and they can help you write useful programs.
Normally, when asked to find the product of two numbers like 8 × 3.57, you would use a calculator or a pencil and paper. Well, how about using the Python Shell to perform your calculation? Let’s try it.
Start the Python Shell by double-clicking the IDLE icon on your desktop, or if you’re using Ubuntu, ...