Because it’s Project Week, and I’m going to be putting together a RPi robot that will depend on Python to run, I am going to begin a Python tutorial. To start I went to the Python Wiki and found Python for Beginners. It’s asking me to learn about IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) and text editors. I choose PyCharm as my IDE because it’s open source, was updated not long ago, and supports two of the platforms I’m using, to choose a text editor I go to the Debian Wiki as the OS I’m using, “Jesse,” is the codename of Debian 8.  I choose Vim as my text editor. I installed Vim from the handy add / remove software in the accessories folder, but can’t find PyCharm in the directory of programs. I downloaded it from their site, but don’t have enough experience unpacking a tar, nor really where to put it – or anything. I do try my best to find an answer because there’s so much learning in the process, but it’s best that I don’t make a mistake – a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.

Leaving the IDE for the moment, I am going to focus on learning the command line editor Vi – I have Vim installed and I’m using a good YouTube tutorial from Alvin Alexander.