Intro to Python (STEMinar Series)

00 – Getting Started

1. Go to Repl.it
2. Create a new account if you don’t already have one (you can also log in using your Google, GitHub, or Facebook account)
3. Log into Repl.it
4. Create a new repl ( “+ new repl” button)
5. Choose “Python”, then either keep the generated project name or rename it
6. Click “Create Repl” button and wait a few moments…
7. You’re ready to rock some Python! 🙂
8. Unfortunately, Repl.it has prioritized profit over any kind of support for freely available educational resources–so, the code spaces referenced in this series are no longer accessible through that platform.
9. You may, however, use other resources, such as Github Codespaces or Google Colab, to code interactively within the browser–no downloads or installs necessary.
10. For a ready-made, in-browser, high quality Python introduction, there’s also an offering from DataWars.io.

w3schools Python Tutorial (free and high quality):

https://www.w3schools.com/python/

01 – Input/Output and Variables (Mad Libs Game)

• Starter Repl for Mad Libs game:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/Python-Intro-STEMinar-01-Intro-Mad-Libs
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorials on Variables and Data Types:
  • Variables (and I/O): https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_variables.asp
  • Data Types: https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_datatypes.asp

02 – Branching (if/elif/else) (Text Adventure Game)

• Repl from video walk-through:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/STEMinar-intro-python02
• Starter Repl for Text Adventure Game:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar02TextAdventureGameStarterTemplate
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorial on Branching (if/elif/else):
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_conditions.asp

03 – Looping (repetition) (Guessing Game)

• Repl from video walk-through:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar03introloops
• Repl for Looney Tunes(tm) “Wabbit Hunting (sic)”:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar03rabbit-hunt-demo
• GUESSING GAME Repl with Extra ‘TODO’ Tasks:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar03GuessingGamestarter
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorials on Loops (while/for):
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_while_loops.asp
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_for_loops.asp

04 – Collections (lots of things) (Hangman)

• Repl for Classic Hangman Word-Guessing Game:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar04collectionsHangman
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorials on Collections (lists/sets/tuples/dictionaries):
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_lists.asp
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_dictionaries.asp