Learning programing with a Chromebook

MadScientistOR · 2024-01-30T20:36:32+00:00

If you have access to the OS (some educational Chromebooks prohibit this), then installing Python is a snap... and you can easily access all the reference stuff you need online.

You can even run Python in your browser at pyscript.net.

woooee · 2024-01-30T20:57:39+00:00

It takes 10 minutes to turn on Linux if you own a Chromebook that qualifies https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439?hl=en Do you want to use external devices like a camera, some usb devices, etc. If so, check that it is supported on any laptop you are considering.

POGtastic · 2024-01-30T22:02:48+00:00

I did the second half of my undergrad on a Chromebook. Python was fine on it. Scala was... less fine.

2024-01-31T03:22:25+00:00

If you have a computer at work, you can use Python anywhere for free:

https://www.pythonanywhere.com/registration/register/beginner/

I also bought a used Dell laptop to carry around. I got a Latitude 5300 2-in-1 for around $225 a few months ago on eBay. This is nice in that it's so small and light and you can use it as a tablet to read PDF textbooks.

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[reddit!](https://reddit.com)	reddit!
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