The Basics

Python Interpreter

The simplest way to get started with python is to open a terminal and type python
This will open the python interpreter, which is a shell that allows you to create and run python code
For instance:

>>> 64 + 36
1000

Hello World!

You can also run python from python script files, (.py extension)

Create your first project

In PyCharm, on the Welcome Screen press Create New Project
Navigate to your project folder, and give the project a name
(Should look like ~/cse-101/project001)

Time to code

In PyCharm, right click on your project folder in the view on the left, and select New > Python File
Name the new file hello-world
In the new file type

print "Hello, World!"

Right click in the file and select Run 'hello-world'

You may also type python hello-world.py to run the file from your terminal