Intro to Python (STEMinar Series)

00 – Getting Started

1. Go to Repl.it
2. Create a new account if you don’t already have one (you can also log in using your Google, GitHub, or Facebook account)
3. Log into Repl.it
4. Create a new repl ( “+ new repl” button)
5. Choose “Python”, then either keep the generated project name or rename it
6. Click “Create Repl” button and wait a few moments…
7. You’re ready to rock some Python! 🙂

w3schools Python Tutorial (free and high quality):

https://www.w3schools.com/python/

Also, an interactive Python tutorial on Repl.it:

https://coolcodersj.github.io/Python-TheTutorial/

01 – Input/Output and Variables (Mad Libs Game)

• Starter Repl for Mad Libs game:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/Python-Intro-STEMinar-01-Intro-Mad-Libs
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorials on Variables and Data Types:
  • Variables (and I/O): https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_variables.asp
  • Data Types: https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_datatypes.asp

02 – Branching (if/elif/else) (Text Adventure Game)

• Repl from video walk-through:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/STEMinar-intro-python02
• Starter Repl for Text Adventure Game:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar02TextAdventureGameStarterTemplate
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorial on Branching (if/elif/else):
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_conditions.asp

03 – Looping (repetition) (Guessing Game)

• Repl from video walk-through:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar03introloops
• Repl for Looney Tunes(tm) “Wabbit Hunting (sic)”:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar03rabbit-hunt-demo
• GUESSING GAME Repl with Extra ‘TODO’ Tasks:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar03GuessingGamestarter
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorials on Loops (while/for):
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_while_loops.asp
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_for_loops.asp

04 – Collections (lots of things) (Hangman)

• Repl for Classic Hangman Word-Guessing Game:
  • https://repl.it/@rammonsnova/PythonSTEMinar04collectionsHangman
• FREE w3schools Python Tutorials on Collections (lists/sets/tuples/dictionaries):
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_lists.asp
  • https://www.w3schools.com/python/python_dictionaries.asp