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Python For Beginners Welcome! Are you completely new to programming? If not then we presume you will be looking for information about why and how to get started with Python. Fortunately an experienced programmer in any programming language (whatever it may be) can pick up Python very quickly. It's also easy for beginners to use and learn, so jump in!

Installing Installing Python is generally easy, and nowadays many Linux and UNIX distributions include a recent Python. Even some Windows computers (notably those from HP) now come with Python already installed. If you do need to install Python and aren't confident about the task you can find a few notes on the BeginnersGuide/Download wiki page, but installation is unremarkable on most platforms.

Learning Before getting started, you may want to find out which IDEs and text editors are tailored to make Python editing easy, browse the list of introductory books, or look at code samples that you might find helpful.

There is a list of tutorials suitable for experienced programmers on the BeginnersGuide/Tutorials page. There is also a list of resources in other languages which might be useful if English is not your first language.

The online documentation is your first port of call for definitive information. There is a fairly brief tutorial that gives you basic information about the language and gets you started. You can follow this by looking at the library reference for a full description of Python's many libraries and the language reference for a complete (though somewhat dry) explanation of Python's syntax. If you are looking for common Python recipes and patterns, you can browse the ActiveState Python Cookbook

Looking for Something Specific? If you want to know whether a particular application, or a library with particular functionality, is available in Python there are a number of possible sources of information. The Python web site provides a Python Package Index (also known as the Cheese Shop, a reference to the Monty Python script of that name). There is also a search page for a number of sources of Python-related information. Failing that, just Google for a phrase including the word python and you may well get the result you need. If all else fails, ask on the python newsgroup and there's a good chance someone will put you on the right track.

Frequently Asked Questions If you have a question, it's a good idea to try the FAQ, which answers the most commonly asked questions about Python.

Looking to Help? If you want to help to develop Python, take a look at the developer area for further information. Please note that you don't have to be an expert programmer to help. The documentation is just as important as the compiler, and still needs plenty of work!

Online Safety and Responsible Internet Use

🌐 Online Safety and Responsible Internet Use 🎯 Goal: To help kids understand how to use the internet safely and responsibly.

🧠 1. What Is the Internet? A place to learn, play games, watch videos, and talk with others.

It’s fun, but not always 100% safe—just like the real world.

🚨 2. Why Online Safety Is Important People aren’t always who they say they are.

Some websites or links can have viruses.

Information you share can be used in harmful ways.

👮 3. Top Online Safety Rules ✅ DO: Ask a parent or teacher before signing up for anything.

Use strong passwords (letters, numbers, symbols).

Keep your personal info private: No full name, address, school name, or phone number.

❌ DON'T: Don’t talk to strangers online or accept friend requests from people you don’t know.

Don’t click on pop-ups or unknown links—they might be scams.

Don’t share your password with anyone but a trusted adult.

💬 4. Social Media and Chat Tips Always be kind online—bullying is not okay.

Think before you post: “Would I say this in real life?”

Once something is posted, it can be hard to erase.

🧩 5. What to Do If Something Feels Wrong Stop what you’re doing.

Tell a trusted adult immediately (parent, teacher).

Block and report the user if necessary.

🎮 6. Gaming Safely Online Don’t use your real name in games.

Be careful chatting with other players.

Report bullies or players who make you uncomfortable.

📌 7. Summary: Be Smart, Be Safe Treat the internet like a public place.

Use it for learning, fun, and connection—but with caution.

Think before you click. Ask if unsure. Talk if something feels wrong.