Python REPL applets

Python is a versatile and powerful programming language. Its rigid syntax makes it easy to read, and useful libraries of functions and tools paired with one of a number of available IDEs make it particularly capable for science and mathematics. Python is far more similar than NetLogo to other general-purpose programming languages which get a lot of use in the software development industry.  

Because of these features, Python is well-suited to first-time programming, scripting, and numeric calculations. In our courses, we’ve utilized features of Trinket.io, an online REPL-style IDE for Python, to allow Python code to be executed instantly, right here on our site. Later, we’ll describe how teachers and students can take advantage of the power of Python off of the web, too.

Examine the Python code in the REPL below. Discover how many terms in the series you need to approximate pi accurately to the nearest ten-thousandth.

In our introductory course, students will utilize NetLogoWeb models and Python REPLs online in their browser to complete tasks and learn the basics of computer programming. No downloads, installations are required, and because of the generous support of the Edward E. Ford Foundation‘s Educational Leadership Grant, our courses are totally free. Sign up and get started today!