Python
Python is a free programming language. This web page contains resources for learning to program with Python, including beginners’ guides, example code, community resources and information about its open licensing. The beginners' guides include links to free online books and interactive courses to learn the basics of programming, including resources recommended for a K-12 classroom.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Tools for learning |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Python |
| Keywords | Programming, Programming language, Computational thinking, Tutorials, Coding tools |
| Organisation | Python Software Foundation |
| Copyright | 2001-2016 Python Software Foundation. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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