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What do I do if I get errors while trying to create a simple program?

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Try to check and read over your code. Are your variable names correct? Are there any misused brackets or symbols? Usually it will be highlighted if this is the case. If it is, try to figure out how to fix it the best you can.

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The program closes after I type my name and never shows me how many seconds I lived. I copied and pasted everything here. I am using Python 2.7 and can't get a newer version as I use Win XP. Do you have any suggestions for me?

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Under python 2.7, 'input()' asks for an input to execute (a python statement). The exemple above is for python 3 which disable the direct execution of code via 'input()'. So, if you need the user to give you an input, use 'raw_input()' instead of 'input()'

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How do I write a comment?

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There are two ways to write a comment in python. A # is used for a one line comment. A """ is used for a multi line comment.

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How can I export my Python programs as a shareable file?

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Copy them into a notepad file and send that, then let your friend or whoever copy/paste it into his/her Python program.

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How can I write a Python program that outputs all prime numbers?

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Prime.py print(1) for i in range (2, 101): x = 1 for j in range (2, i): n = i % j if n == 0: x = 0 break if x ==1: print(i) This should give you an output in prime numbers for prime numbers between 1 and 100. You can expand your results by simply increasing the value in your range.

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I don`t have menu option in my Python. Why?

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You might be using a very old version of Python. Try downloading the latest version (Python 3.5.7).

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How do I write a program that will store the input after asking the user their name?

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When the user is prompted for their name, the input is automatically stored in the variable 'name,' which was declared in the code asking for the input. The value stored in the variable name is the input prompt. When the user is prompted for their name, the input prompt is replaced with the string the user provides. In more simple terms: The user's name is stored when you ask the user for their name. Code: name = input("name: ").

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Will it work if I am using python 2.7?

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Yes, but it would be better if you used the newer versions though, as the newer versions are easier to navigate and use. As well as this, most tutorials have been updated to only work with higher versions.

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It highlights "days" and says it's an invalid syntax. Why?

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Make sure you used the same variable name. For example, if you used "day" as the variable name, then it must be used to manipulate or display the output.

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How do I get the Python Shell?

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If you are using windows you will need to install a python IDE from the internet then just launch the IDE it will give you a python shell if you are a Linux user like me it's easy just type in terminal "python" and you'll get the shell i think this is the same for Mac computers.

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