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1 | 1 | # Python: A Whirlwind Tour |
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3 | | -## Installation |
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5 | | -### Installing Python on Windows |
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7 | | -Below are step-by-step instructions for installing Python 3.9.6 (which is required for the competition): |
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9 | | -1. Go to [https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-396/ (Python 3.9.6)](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-396/) |
10 | | -2. Scroll down “Files” and click on “**Windows installer 64 bit**” (if you are on a 64 bit machine) or “**Windows installer 32 bit**” (if you are on a 32 bit machine). |
11 | | - If you do not know what version to get, then type in your windows search bar “**About your PC**”. Under ‘system type’ it should tell you what bit of operating system you have. |
12 | | -3. Click “save file” and wait for the installer to download. |
13 | | -4. Find your downloads folder and open the Python installer. You should get this window: |
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17 | | -5. Tick the **“Add Python 3.9 to PATH”** checkbox and click “Install Now” (important) |
18 | | -6. Windows will warn you on whether you want to make changes to this device. Click “yes”. |
19 | | -7. If the Python install was successful then you will get this window: |
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23 | | -### Installing Python on Mac |
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25 | | -Below are step-by-step instruction for installing Python 3.9.6 (which is required for the competition): |
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27 | | -1. Go to [https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-396/ (Python 3.9.6)](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-396/) |
28 | | -2. Scroll down “Files” and download the relevant Mac installer for your device. |
29 | | -3. Find your downloads folder and open the Python installer. You should get this window: |
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33 | | -4. Follow the rest of the instructions as given by the installer. |
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35 | 3 | ## A small Introduction |
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37 | 5 | The purpose of this document is to teach/remind you how Python works. Throughout the training booklet, there are links for further resources and websites just in case you are not satisfied with how a particular concept is explained. |
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