I want to start programming. What do I need?

So I’ve started some of the python lessons here, but now I want to keep applying what I have learned. What do I need/what are the best things to download so I can begin programming my own things in python? I’m running a Windows 10 OS on a Surface Pro 3.

Thanks!

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there are two options:

text-editor (atom for example) + installing python manually

or you could use an IDE (like pycharm) which i think will take care of everything (rich editor with python included)

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as @stetim94 said or actually wrote, but you can also use notepad as a text editor

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i do hope you the mean notepad++, using notepad would kill your productivity. But i said text-editor, but preferable something made for programming, but atom is just an example

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yes, I meant notepad++

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yes, you can use notepad++, but I would recommend python as a starting point, as it simple to understand and remember so you can easily memorise it at almost anytime.

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Use Brackets, it’s a pretty good editor except it’s a bit laggy for me.
It has some good highlighting and stuff, so I would recommend it!
And also learn Python, it’s an excellent language for beginners like you.
:slight_smile:

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