11.4 Introducing Python

In Book 1, Scratch gave us an engaging introduction to how computer programs are coded. In this book, we will next look at the program Python, which is available free of charge to download. We recommend using Python 3.

Python is a programming language that is suitable for inexperienced people to use to create their own computer programs. It is what is known as an object-oriented programming language (OOP). For our purposes, Python is a good introduction to programming, and will allow us to code different instructions, and eventually make a small game.