Alpha-py: Python Tutorial

Downloads

To participate in this tutorial you will need:

The Tutorial Sheets.

The Example Programs and Exploring Programs that go with the tutorial.

Python 2.5
- Download python-2.5.msi for Windows.
- Download from http://www.python.org/download/ for other operating systems.
A method of running Python in a shell,
such as cmd (Start->Run "cmd"), XTerm, or IDLE (Python Shell).
The Livewires Package, Release 2.1, and the patch we have made.
- Download and install the package with the patch already included, or
- Download and install the Livewires Package, Release 2.1 and the patch file, or
- Download and install the Livewires Package, Release 2.1 direct from http://www.livewires.org.uk/python/lwpackage.html and the patch file.
A text editor, such as Notepad, KWrite, or IDLE (File->New Window).
A place to save your work.
In the final example in this tutorial you will need an image editor,
such GIMP, or Adobe Photoshop.

Tutorial Sheets

Alpha-py-0 : Getting Started
Alpha-py-1 : A Sedan
Alpha-py-2 : Relative Sedans
Alpha-py-3 : Numerous Sedans
Alpha-py-4 : Variations on Sedans
Alpha-py-5 : Random Vehicles
Alpha-py-6 : Which Vehicle?
Alpha-py-7 : How many Vehicles?
Alpha-py-8 : Which Image?
Alpha-py-acknowledgments
Download all the Tutorial Sheets in HTML
Download all the Tutorial Sheets in PDF

Example Programs

Alpha-py-1-eggs.py view or download
Alpha-py-2-eggs.py view or download
Alpha-py-3-eggs.py view or download
Alpha-py-4-eggs.py view or download
Alpha-py-5-eggs.py view or download
Alpha-py-6-eggs.py view or download
Alpha-py-7-eggs.py view or download
Alpha-py-8-eggs.py view or download
Download as a source package

Exploring Programs

Alpha-py-1-spam.py view or download
Alpha-py-1-ham.py view or download
Alpha-py-2-spam.py view or download
Alpha-py-3-spam.py view or download
Alpha-py-4-spam.py view or download
Alpha-py-5-spam.py view or download
Download as a source package

Petria Cameron, 27th June, 2007

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