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# Introduction to **Python**

# Hands On

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## Uwe Schmitt

## uwe.schmitt@id.ethz.ch

## 20. October 2016

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- my name is Uwe Schmitt

- I work for Scientific IT Services of ETH

- what we do / offer:

- we run super computers Euler and Brutus

- we develop software, eg openBIS for managing research data

- we help to apply methods from computer science

- we give (individual / specific) courses and run code clinics

- ...

- I use **Python** since 2003

- Is still the dominant language in my daily work

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## What is **Python** and why should I use it ?

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  **Python** is ...

- open source: no license fees

- a multi purpose programming language:

- data analysis, statistics, numerical computations
    - used for web and internet development
    - database access
    - desktop GUIs
    - game development
    - ...

- platform independent:

- write once, run "everywhere"

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  ## What is it?
  ## Why use it?
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- **Python** is easy to learn

- syntax does not stand in your way
  - https://www.pycon.it/conference/talks/data-structures-discipline-with-python

- **Python** is expressive and thus powerful:

- low number of code lines
  - fast development
  - less lines means less errors

- Very good eco system of

- standard library ("batteries included")
  - external libraries
  - tools (packaging, testing frameworks, ..)

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## Hands-on introduction to **Python 3**
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## Choose your track

1. ### I never programmed before:

- Do the Python course at https://www.codecademy.com/learn/python

2. ### I programmed before and want to try Python right away:

- Open https://repl.it/languages/python3
   - Now work on https://siscourses.ethz.ch/docs/python_4h_intro.html

3. ### I programmed before and want to install Python on my computer first:

- Downlad and install **Python 3** from https://www.python.org/downloads/
    - Download and install PyCharm **Community Edition** from https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/
    - Read https://siscourses.ethz.ch/compi_campus/pycharm_intro.html
    - Work on on https://siscourses.ethz.ch/docs/python_4h_intro.html

### I will assist you, ask me anything !