Learn how to programme with Python
Functionality
Python is a programming language for scientific computing that helps you to integrate systems more effectively by acting as a scripting or glue language to connect existing components together. Its high-level built-in data structures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding and a simple, easy to learn syntax which emphasizes readability, make it attractive for rapid application development. Learn how to code small, practical programs to automate tasks on your computer and build your skills to create progressively elaborate 3D structures. Python encourages code reuse and an extensive, free library is available in source or binary form for all major platforms.
Tips for using this tool at Kent
- Python can be used with the University’s High Performance Computing (HPC) service. To get started, contact the IT Service Desk.
- Available for School of Computing students on Kent PCs. If not found, contact helpdesk@kent.ac.uk
- Download Python on your own device from the Python website.
Help & how to get started
Learn more at the Python website
Cost
Free
Terms of use, copyright and licensing
Freeware
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