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Python is a popular programming language in open source circles. Read the article collection to find out about Python's welcoming community, learn how to get started programming in Python, and scripts for improving your Python programming chops.

Explore the world of programming with Jupyter

Download the JupyterLab cheat sheet to make it easier to use the Jupyter user interface.

Moshe Zadka (Correspondent) 15 Oct 2020 9 votes

Learn Python by creating a video game

Get to know Python the fun way using the step-by-step instructions in our new eBook.

Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 15 Oct 2020 38 votes 2 comments

Code more, debug less with virtual environments in Python

Protect against unexpected and unwelcome surprises by using venv in Python.

Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 05 Oct 2020 24 votes

This Python script mimics Babbage's Difference Engine

Python once again takes on Charles Babbage's Difference Engine.

Greg Pittman 29 Sep 2020 15 votes

Add sound to your Python game

Hear what happens when your hero fights, jumps, collects loot, and more by adding sounds to your game. Learn how in the 13th article in this series on creating a platformer in Pygame.

Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) 28 Sep 2020 24 votes

Teach Python with the Mu editor

Mu makes it easy to learn how to write Python code.

Don Watkins (Correspondent) 21 Sep 2020 41 votes 2 comments

Use this Python script to simulate Babbage's Difference Engine

Nineteenth-century mathematician Charles Babbage's serial calculation machine meets its match with Python code.

Greg Pittman 21 Sep 2020 25 votes 3 comments

Add throwing mechanics to your Python game

Running around avoiding enemies is one thing. Fighting back is another. Learn how in the 12th article in this series on creating a platformer in Pygame.

Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) Jess Weichler (Correspondent) 18 Sep 2020 29 votes 3 comments

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