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Programming is | Programming is challenging, especially when you don't know where to start. For those without access to programming classes or extracurriculars via their learning institution, we recommend [https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-python?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=215171&clickId=4023389168&pj_creativeid=8-12462&pj_publisherid=215171 CodeAcademy's Learning Python]. This course is a great way to learn the fundamentals of Python AND is fully virtual, so you can take the class wherever or whenever you want! | ||
In addition to learning the language, you'll also need a program to code in. We recommend [https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code] and its accompanying [https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.python Python extension]. This is actually the program we use write code for RoboCo and it comes with a variety of different customization options and extensions to fit all your coding needs (including Java and C+)! You can also try [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/ Notepad++] and [https://www.sublimetext.com/ Sublime] if Visual Studio Code doesn't interest you. | In addition to learning the language, you'll also need a program to code in. We recommend [https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code] and its accompanying [https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-python.python Python extension]. This is actually the program we use write code for RoboCo and it comes with a variety of different customization options and extensions to fit all your coding needs (including Java and C+)! You can also try [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/ Notepad++] and [https://www.sublimetext.com/ Sublime] if Visual Studio Code doesn't interest you. | ||