title: More Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner
author:  Jonathan S. Harbour 
description: Jonathan S. Harbour is an associate professor at the University of Advancing Technology (Tempe, AZ). His web site at www.jharbour.com includes an online forum and blog for book support. His most recent game projects are Starflight - The Lost Colony (www.starflightgame.com) and Aquaphobia: Mutant Brain Sponge Madness (www.aquaphobiagame.com).
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  **Python Programming For Beginners**
  
  The Beginner’s Guide to Learning the Basics of Python. Tips and Tricks to
  Master Programming Quickly with Practical Examples
  
   **James Herron**
  
   **Table Of Contents**
  
  **_Introduction_**
  
  **_A Comprehensive Background_**
  
  > _Version 1_
  
  > _Version 2_
  
  > _Version 3_
  
  **_How to Download and Install Python_**
  
  > _Install And Run Python In Mac OS X_
  
  > _Install And Run Python In Unix And Linux_
  
  > _Install And Run Python In Windows_
  
  > _The Python Environmental Variables To Note_
  
  > _Opening A Console On Mac OS X_
  
  > _Opening A Console On Linux_
  
  > _Opening A Console On Windows_
  
  > _Interacting With Python_
  
  **_Starting and Interacting with Python_**
  
  > _Variable_
  
  > _Basic Operators_
  
  > _Loops_
  
  > _Native Python Datatypes_
  
  > _Numbers_
  
  > _Strings_
  
  > _Lists_
  
  > _Tuples_
  
  > _Dictionary_
  
  > _Boolean Logic And Conditional_
  
  > _Constructing "While" Loops In Python_
  
  > _Constructing "For Loops" Loops In Python_
  
  **_Conclusion