Python How to Program Pt 2

Python How to use variables, integers, floats, decimals, math functions, print format, variable conversions, etc. You watch as I write the code for an easy way to learn python.

[djkristinab]

Thanks, this is super helpful. So many tutorials out there SAY they are for beginners but then they assume so much pre-existing knowledge they quickly become incredibly frustrating. This is perfect for n00bs who are interested in programming but have no idea where to start. THANKS!

[derekbanas]

Every once in a while, somebody writes an epic comment! You just did that! Thank you :)

[TrueIronMindset]

im watching this video 11 years after it was uploaded and i gotta tell you man, youre way ahead of your time !!
ive tried many tutorial videos and this ones my fav!!

[derekbanas]

@milkymilkway I try to be as active as possible and respond to my comments. I'm glad you like them

[derekbanas]

A function is just that. It performs a calculation, or provides some other function. Let's say you have a function that adds 2 numbers and then outputs the result. The arguments passed to to be added, would have their variables names passed into the function between the braces addThese(number1, number2)

[derekbanas]

That's funny :) this is what you're looking for Preferences -> Java -> Editor -> syntax coloring

[derekbanas]

I'll see what I can do. I'm going to show how to install python and java with eclipse because it has been requested many times. I'll also cover apache, php and MySQL.

[derekbanas]

It allows you to write computer programs that perform calculations, simplifies working with computer hardware, manipulates information, etc...

[derekbanas]

{ } { } is the same as saying {0} {1}
It places the first item in the first place with { } and then the same with the second.

[derekbanas]

Python is a major language that can be able to create most any program that doesn't require intensive calculations (simulations, games, etc.). You can also use python on a web server. Python is also a great first programming language because it is very easy to understand. I personally use Java and C++ for most of my work, but I find on occasion that Pythons libraries save me a ton of time.

[derekbanas]

format holds all of the variables thats values will show up where ever you see {} in the order that the variables are listed

[derekbanas]

I'm very happy to hear that. I started programming when I was about 10. Have fun!

[michaelgallagher]

Thank you so much! I'm only 13 years old and these tutorials are helping me so much!

[derekbanas]

@flightTime123 You might prefer the Python 2.7 tutorial I did? It is much longer and much better in my opinion. Try it out and see if it works better for you. It's free as well

[derekbanas]

In Eclipse click on Preferences - Text Editors - There you can set the displayed tab width. I hope that helps

[derekbanas]

@Admiral3131 Yes Python is very whitespace dependent. If you don't like that there are numerous other languages. I always kind of thought of Python as a fun language

[derekbanas]

Right click on the file in the package explorer go to Open With and make sure you're opening it with pydev.

[derekbanas]

I'm not sure what you mean. The percent sign % maybe? It is the alt key for 5. Feel free to aks any questions. i'll do my best to help

[derekbanas]

That is what I hope everyone would do. Only through experimenting do you learn. Great point!

[raitec]

Derek, I just love all your videos! Thank you for everything you are doing =]