Python Learning

[Rustom Mody]

On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 6:11:31 PM UTC+5:30, Marko Rauhamaa wrote:
> Stefan Ram:
> 
> > Varun R writes:
> >>I'm new to programming, can anyone guide me, how to start
> >>learning python programming language
> >
> >   As a start, one should learn:
> >
> >     1.) how to install Python
> >         (if not already installed)
> >
> >     2.) how to start the Python console
> >         (if not already started)
> >
> >     3.) how to type characters into a line of the
> >         console and how to submit the line (using
> >         the Enter key) (if this is not already known)
> 
> A good list. Even more important, though, is the installation, use and
> understanding of a text editor. What is the difference of MS Word,
> Notepad and a Python-aware text editor? 

This is a useful 3-way classification
Just now dealing with a class in which students write python resolutely 
- using gedit
- on linux VMs
- on Windows hosts

So I wonder where on the spectrum
MS Word → notepad → Programmer’s editor
would you place gedit??
[If you know what that is ]


> What text editors are there?
Seriously?!?
Does that list ever end?