Python How to Program Pt 1

Part 1 of my Python How to Program series. If you have never written a program before, this is for you. I walk you step by step on how to program in Python. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to create a 100% automated website, that will make you money.

[paulob]

Thanks. Great introduction. Gets right into things.

Tip: Play around with the codes that you learn in this video. Make the program 'print' other things so that you can become comfortable with the new functions you've learnt.

You can 'guess' at new functions too. For example the 'greater than (>)' symbol. I popped it in to a line of the code, and any age greater than 90 would print out "Wow, you're old. Congratulations!"

Don't just do exactly what is stated in the video. Experiment=learning!

[derekbanas]

I'm glad you liked it. In making these videos I pretty much have to double check my code. If it doesn't work in the video I can't very much create the tutorial :)

[derekbanas]

@XStriderHiryuX You're very welcome :) I'm glad you liked it

[derekbanas]

I've improved pretty dramatically since I started making videos thanks to people like you :)

[derekbanas]

Python is a great first language. You can do most anything with it. Make applications, games, automate repetitive tasks, etc...

[derekbanas]

Thank you for the compliment :) I try to answer every question. Yes input converts everything into a string. You have to convert into the other types as needed. It is a bit strange

[derekbanas]

Sorry about that. I don't have a PC to use as an example so I just have to provide lists for Windows users. I'm glad you enjoyed it aside from that problem :)

[jameelabduljalil]

12 years of "Well Hello Internet and Welcom to my ...".
You're awesome Derek.
Best wishes dude!

[derekbanas]

@MrShens Thank you for taking the time to show your appreciation. It means very much to me :)

[derekbanas]

Yes you are correct DJango only works with Python 2.7. One problem there however is that DJango almost always requires a dedicated hosting plan which can get expensive very quickly. That is why very few web developers use DJango. Many people will disagree with me, but I think Python is a great first language, but ultimately you'll make websites with PHP / JavaScript / MySQL, Tablet apps with Java and desktop programs with Java / C / C++.

[derekbanas]

@Kag707 You can't define a string as an int unless it contains numbers. Don't mess around with encoding until you get good at coding. Encoding can sometimes be a nightmare with Python

[qwertyismymom]

Finally a python-programing demo that I can understand, keep up with and that starts from the beginning. I hate how most explanations just glaze over minor details that the teacher knows. I don't know shit so explaining everything helps haha :D

[derekbanas]

@Colstonewall Yes the print statement has been replaced by the print function. There really are not that many drastic differences between 2.7 and 3

[derekbanas]

I'm glad you liked it :) There are many more ready to watch

[derekbanas]

Go to Preferences - Java - Editor and click on the syntax tab. Enable advanced highlighting

[derekbanas]

I'd learn PHP and I did :) I never liked the proprietary microsoft languages, but others love them. If you look at the languages used by the top websites, everyone is developed in PHP or Java. The only major sites using ASP are all microsoft owned, so that tells you something

[derekbanas]

@Kag707 This happens when you try to cast a string into an integer and this string does not really contain a digit. I hope that helps

[derekbanas]

Thank you :) It doesn't really bother me that I have such a small group in my community. I feel like I actually know many of the people which is very nice. I also tend to make complex tutorials instead of beginner tutorials, so that limits my audience.

[derekbanas]

I hope you like it :) I made it a while back

[ticuti]

As someone who only has Java experience, I am really liking the looks of this.