Need Help with python 2.3

Mikesoft · 03-03-2006, 01:57 AM

I have started to learn python. However I am very confused how to use the python 2.3 application. When I open the app I get a konsole window which allows me to type in python code and then it immidately gets 'converted' to real world language. However how would I enter long scripts into this console window which go below one line? Everytime I try going below one line by pressing enter the app converts my first line of code.

Also, how can I read a .py file?

Thanks

Mike

reddazz · 03-03-2006, 03:07 AM

Use a text editor like KATE, EMACS or VIM to read and write *.py files (You can also use IDLE pythons built in IDE). You can then execute the *.py files from the command line by doing something like "python myfile.py". I find it better to write python programs as seperate scripts than entering long programs in the command line intepreter, but if you can use \ at the end of your lines, if you need to enter code on more than one line.

maroonbaboon · 03-03-2006, 03:08 AM

That's easy

Just create your python program in a separate file, using any text editor. Don't forget to get the indentation right. e.g.

Code:

for i in range(10):
    print 'Hello'

If you save this in a file called hello.py then you can run it from the command line with

$ python hello.py

There's lots more twists and turns, but that will get you started. To read a *.py file just open it in a text editor.

Mikesoft · 03-04-2006, 01:45 AM

Thanks. My knowlage has once again increased with geeky stuff!

One more (maybe silly) question. How can the python programming language be used? eg. Games, Programs?

reddazz · 03-04-2006, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikesoft

Thanks. My knowlage has once again increased with geeky stuff!

One more (maybe silly) question. How can the python programming language be used? eg. Games, Programs?

It can be used for a lot of stuff including games, utilities and web development. Many Redhat and Ubuntu config tools are written in python. Its best to take a look at the info on the python website because it will answer many of your questions.

Mikesoft · 03-04-2006, 06:34 AM

Thanks again!

Mega Man X · 03-04-2006, 06:46 AM

If you want to use python to write games, check this link out:

www.pygame.org

it's a wrap for sdl library and works great