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* Sublime is a powerful text editor used by professional programmers. [https://www.sublimetext.com/3 click here to download.]
* Sublime is a powerful text editor used by professional programmers. [https://www.sublimetext.com/3 click here to download.]
== Install Term2, a terminal replacement for the default terminal in OS X ==
* [https://www.iterm2.com/ Click here to download term2. Ensure you download it.]


== Register for our class wiki ==
== Register for our class wiki ==

Revision as of 12:07, 4 May 2016

Follow these steps to get started![1]

What you need to do to get started[edit]

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It is important you follow the instructions below to get yourself setup. If you have any troubles please speak with Mr. MacKenty.

Register with enthought[edit]

Enthought is a scientific computing company specializing in Python. Their training videos are amongst the very best I've ever seen.

* The organization must be "American School of Warsaw"
* The email address you use must be your school email address (ending in aswarsaw.org)
* You do not need to provide a phone number!
* After you have registered, please check you email and confirm your registration

Download and install canopy[edit]

  • You must be logged in to download canopy.

Please watch and learn the following videos[edit]

Download Sublime 3[edit]

Install Term2, a terminal replacement for the default terminal in OS X[edit]


Register for our class wiki[edit]

Click here to see how you can ensure you will receive an email when a watched page is changed.
  • Register for our class wiki
  • it is important you confirm your email address and make sure you are notified when a "watched" page is changed. This is often how I will communicate with you.

Understand how to use pastebin[edit]

There are many times I will ask you to email code to me. I prefer to use pastebin. Here is the process to use pastebin. Please see below for an animated gif.

  1. Copy the code you want to send me. Ensure your name is NOT anywhere on the code.
  2. Click this link to access pastebin
  3. Choose the correct syntax highlighting (usually php, python or html).
  4. Click create new paste
  5. Copy the URL (after you click create new paste)
  6. Email me the url. My email address is bmackenty@aswarsaw.org


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References[edit]