We discuss the goals and logistics of the course and get started with Python! We type expressions that look like math formulas and have Python evaluate them into values of different types . Basically we are just using Python like a calculator for now.
Optionally, Watch: this video on the command line, which compares the use of the command line (also called "terminal", "command prompt", "PowerShell") to the more familiar graphical tools like File Explorer on Windows or Finder on Macs.
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