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Tips for total starting Python (self.Blind)
submitted by 1BlindNinja
So, I signed up for another course, this time Python for beginners. I’ve a Windows 10 Pro with JFW running. Any/all help greatly appreciated. Thank-you
mehgcap 7 points 1y ago
Indenting in Python is vital; Python uses indentation like other languages use braces. I don't know if Jaws does this, but I can have NVDA use quick tones to indicate indent levels. This is useful in other languages, but essential in Python. If you can get Jaws to indicate indentation somehed, your Python journey will be much easier.
Also, the development programs your course suggests may not be accessible. Last I knew, PyCharm and other default editors didn't work that well, and the advanced ones that do work are rather complex. You may want to start with a text editor like Notepad Plus Plus, or a lighter IDE like VSCode, and run your files from the command line.
Also, the development programs your course suggests may not be accessible. Last I knew, PyCharm and other default editors didn't work that well, and the advanced ones that do work are rather complex. You may want to start with a text editor like Notepad Plus Plus, or a lighter IDE like VSCode, and run your files from the command line.
1BlindNinja [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Thanks, I will have to explore that. The course is through Cisco, and of interest, it asked if I had a disability and then a sub category was VI/Blind. It is online, and at my own pace, as I’ve other courses on the go as well as working full-time.
Shadowwynd 3 points 1y ago
Have you programmed in other languages before? Or are you new to programming all together?
1BlindNinja [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Well once upon a time….! I dabbled in Basic back in the late 80s/early90s. I had done a program to run off invoices for our business, to count VAT and then print off the output for customers. I remember it took reams of code to do the most basic of things (hence the name basic???)
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