Python Vs Java

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Python CodeAcademy

Variables, which store values for later use

• Data types, such as numbers and booleans
• Whitespace, which separates statements
• Comments, which make your code easier to read
• Arithmetic operations, including+, -, *, /, **, and %

Executing a Python Script from Notepad++

1. Switch back to Notepad++, and go up to the menu bar, select Run, and then select Run... (F5)
2. Insert the following in the text box that appears:
   

   C:\Python27\python.exe -i "$(FULL_CURRENT_PATH)"

3. Click Save...
4. Configure CTRL+R to be the command.  Give it a name, and press OK.

Python on Windows 7

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Installation of Python

• Download the current production version of Python (2.7.1) from the Python Download site.
• Double click on the icon of the file that you just downloaded.
• Accept the default options given to you until you get to the Finish button. Your installation is complete.

Setting up the Environment

• Starting at My Computer go to the following directory C:\Python27. In that folder you should see all the Python files.
• Copy that address starting with C: and ending with 27 and close that window.
• Click on Start. Right Click on My Computer.
• Click on Properties. Click on Advanced System Settings or Advanced.
• Click on Environment Variables.
• Under System Variables search for the variable Path.
• Select Path by clicking on it. Click on Edit.
• Scroll all the way to the right of the field called Variable value using the right arrow.
• Add a semi-colon (;) to the end and paste the path (to the Python folder) that you previously copied. Click OK.