Welcome to Learn Programming: Python! The goal of this game is to introduce beginners to the wonders of the world of Computer Science! The game has have two core components:

Lessons: An interactive course to teach you how to think computationally, how to write programs in Pythons, and how to design classes using the principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Challenges: Multiple choice, short answer, and math problems to test your understanding of Python, computational thinking, and OOP. These challenges are embedded throughout the Lessons, so you can practice your understanding of concepts in real-time under an Active Learning framework.

This game assumes absolutely zero prerequisite background. We hope you will join us as we explore the wonders of Programming in Python!

Game developed by Niema Moshiri
Lesson content developed by Sabeel Mansuri

Chapter 1 - Introduction: The Nuts & Bolts
Chapter 2 - Conditionals: Ice Cream Isn't for Breakfast
Chapter 3 - Loops: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Din...
Chapter 4 - Data Structures: I'll Have Combo #3, Please!
Chapter 5 - Functions: How Do I Stop Rewriting Code?
Chapter 6 - Recursion: Give Me a Minute, I'm Getting a Call from Myself
Chapter 7 - Objects: Python, Have a Burger
Chapter 8 - Exceptions: You Can't Eat an Empty Bag of Chips
Chapter 9 - File I/O: Here's a Recipe, Make Me Some Macarons
Chapter 10 - Libraries: Hasn't Someone Done This Before?
Chapter 11 - Epilogue: What Now?

Important Notes

The game executable is incorrectly flagged by some antivirus systems. The game, which was itself written in Python, is packaged into a single executable that contains a portable Python environment to ensure that the game will run even if Python is not installed. This packaging is being done using PyInstaller, and the issue of antivirus systems incorrectly flagging PyInstaller packages is well-known. I will be reaching out to antivirus companies about this issue, but for full transparency, here is the complete VirusTotal report:

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/0fd68d9f3cbb6dfc34514386cb4cb78c5465dfc194acc7346036a94a75b9d37e/detection

Also, as a gift, I have decided to release the game's source code for free! This does not include the lesson data, but it contains the actual Python code behind the game engine. I hope this practical application of Python sparks your interest in learning the language!

https://github.com/niemasd/Learn-Programming-Python-Source

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I increase the font size?
- The game should be using your default Windows command prompt settings. To configure, when you start the game (which opens it in a maximized window), you should be able to right-click the bar above the window (which says "Learn Programming: Python"), click "Properties", go to the "Font" tab, and select a larger font size.
How can I change the color scheme?
- When you're on the main menu, click on "Styles", and on the resulting "Styles" menu, you can select a different color scheme. I personally prefer "Hacker Yellow" for extended periods of time, as it is easiest on my eyes.
Will there be Mac or Linux support?
- I don't have any plans for adding Mac/Linux support on Steam, but I have released the source code of the game engine, which should be cross-platform compatible (assuming you have Python installed on your machine).

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Casual	43 votes
Tutorial	40 votes
Education	39 votes
Text-Based	36 votes
Logic	31 votes
Singleplayer	25 votes
Indie	21 votes
2D	21 votes
Science	20 votes

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