PyCharm_Setup

PyCharm IDE Setup

Note:

1. Download Python 3.6.5

   https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-365/ (Windows x86 executable installer)

   Note: We highly recommend you use this version of Python however if you have an older version installed that is fine but there may be slight differences in syntax \

2. Download PyCharm Community

   https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/#section=windows

3. In "PyCharm Community Edition Setup" window:

   In "Installation Options" window:

   Under "Create Desktop shortcut" select "32-bit launcher"
   Under "Create associations" select ".py"
   Install PyCharm
   Under "Completing the PyCharm Community Edition Setup Wizard" select "Run PyCharm Community Edition" and click "Finish"

4. In "Complete Installation" window:

   Select "I do not have a previous version of PyCharm or I do not want to import my settings"

5. In "Welcome to PyCharm Community Edition" window:

   Configure --> Settings --> Project Interpreter --> Project Interpreter dropdown menu --> select path to "python.exe" file --> Ok

6. Create a New Project

   Create New Project --> Location --> create project named "Python 101"

7. Set the HTTP Proxy to auto detect

   File --> Settings --> Appearance and Behavior --> System Settings --> HTTP Proxy --> Select Auto-detect proxy settings

8. Install "JetBrains: EduTools" plugin

   File --> Settings --> Plugins --> Search EduTools --> Install JetBrains plugin

9. Create a Stepik Account and install the "Introduction to Python" module

   Note: Make sure that the "Introduction to Python" module instructor is JetBrains

   File --> Learn and Teach --> Browse Courses --> Click Log in to Stepik --> Create Stepik Account --> Introduction to Python --> Join