Transcript Python-Installationx

Introduction to
Computational Thinking
Installing Python
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Installation Overview
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As soon as you arrive:
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Obtain USB drive
Copy
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Computational_thinking folder
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Anaconda3-4.2.0-Windows
Anaconda3-4.2.0-MacOSX
After it is copied pass the USB drive along
Install Anaconda
Launch spyder
Set Global Working Directory
Download slides for installation details
Do classwork/homework
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Why are there all these animals?
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Python: A programming language
and a program that executes
Python code
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Spyder: A nice editor for writing
Python programs. Think of it as
“Microsoft Word”.
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Anaconda: A bundle of Python,
Spyder, and other useful tools.
Think of it as “Microsoft Office”.
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Installation Directions
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Step 1 – Get files
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Insert USB drive
Copy two things to desktop
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Computational_thinking
And one of…
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PC – Anaconda-4.2.0-Windows-x86.exe
MAC - Anaconda-4.2.0-MaxOSX-x86_64.pkg
Eject USB Drive
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Installation Directions
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Step 2 - PC
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Run Anaconda file
Click, Next, I Agree, Select Just Me/Next,
Next, Install
Step 2 – Mac
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Be sure you are connected to the network
Run Anaconda file
Continue, Continue, Continue, Agree, Install
for me only/Continue, Install
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Use
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All the Python code you develop MUST
be in the computational_thinking folder.
You can place this folder wherever you
want
Remember where you put it!!
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Spyder
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1) Open it up
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Windows:
“Start Button” -> “Programs” -> “Anaconda” -> “Spyder”
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Mac:
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For convenience, you can drag the “Spyder” to the desktop or right
click to pin it to the taskbar
Javier will help you create a shortcut to spyder
Alternatively, if Javier isn’t there, you can use the
“Anaconda Navigator” (or “Launcher”) – can take a little
while on some machines
2) Set up your Global Working Directory
(next slide)
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Global Working Directory
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In Spyder, just the first time you start…
Windows: Tools -> Preferences -> Global Working Directory
Mac: python -> Preferences -> Global Working Directory
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Saving things
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Always save everything to your
“computational_thinking” folder
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When you open up spyder, it makes a
temporary file. Open a new file instead,
and immediately save it to your
“computational_thinking” folder.
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Running things
Click the green
triangle in the top left.
Click Run
This only appears the
first time you use
Run.
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Next steps today
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Complete installation
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Check with us if you have problems
Complete Coursework and Homework
exercises for today and previous days
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