Python Installfest
This is a set of step-by-step instructions for installing Python and other important tools on Mac, Windows, or Linux computers.
It is a community-supported open-source documentation project. If you want to contribute, click the [git] link at the top-right corner of any page and submit your change on GitHub.
Step 1: Prepare for the Installfest
You must bring:
- Your laptop. You need to have a working wifi connection and a browser.
- If you have a choice between a Mac and a Windows laptop, please bring the Mac.
- Linux is an acceptable alternative, but the Installfest is only tested on Ubuntu.
- Power cord for your laptop
Possibly also helpful to bring:
- Extension cord
- Power strip
- Camera
- Snacks
Step 2: Don't Panic!
Even if you get stuck, please go through the rest of the instructions and download all the things you'll need. Bandwidth will be at a premium during the workshop, so it will help immensely to have everything on your laptop already.
There are a lot of steps, and the instructions may seem like they're in a foreign language, but: don't panic! By the end of the workshop, you'll know what everything is and how to use it.
Step 3: Read This Overview
You will be installing the following tools:
- Python
- A text editor