Category: Python

Python is a hugely important programming language in the modern world. It is used for Data Science, Web Development, as an educational tool and much more. This category contains expert lessons to help you master Python programming.

Read external files from a Python program for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

File Reading in Python

The ability to work with external files is essential for any Python programmer. In this article we will look in detail at how to read from text files in Python. This can...
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Have fun with ASCII art for GCSE Computer Science

ASCII ART

ASCII character encoding is essential knowledge for Computer Science. It is basically a set of values which represent text characters, enabling the transmission of messages via electronic media. A great way to...
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Python Coding Environments for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

Python Coding Environments

When learning (or teaching) python for GCSE or A Level Computer Science, one of the first decisions you will need to make is which coding environment to use. This is actually no...
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Codewars - Python practice exercises with Devon based Python teacher

Codewars

Looking for fun challenges to sharpen your Python coding skills? Codewars is the site for you!   Sometimes it’s hard to know what to work on, even though you really want to...
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Python Turtle Circle sector challenge for GCSE Computer Science

Python Circle Sector Challenge

Maths and Computer Science are often taught very separately, and yet they make excellent companions. Writing a program to explore a topic from Maths can really help to understand the topic deeply...
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