Introduction to Python
Go from Hello World to writing a short random quote generator using Python.
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Build a Python Quote Bot
This tutorial shows you how to build a simple quote bot in Python, even if you've never written any code before.
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python get-quote.pyKeep it logically awesome
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python get-quote.pySpeak like a human
Learn how to read from a text file of quotes, randomly choose one, and print it to your terminal.
Steps to complete this course 7
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Set up your environment
Check that Python and Git are installed
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Hello World
Run the classic first program in Python
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Change the primary function
Learn how the main() thing works
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Read a file into an array
Use file input to change your Python output
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Get the last element of an array
Explore the quotes file and grab the last one
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Retrieve a random quote
Use your array knowledge to print quotes at random
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Explore Python on your own
Some ideas for next steps
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