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Pycharm For Dummies

Introduction

Pycharm for dummies is a document with multiple walkthroughs to help people utilize one of the many IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) called PyCharm to its maximum potential. The guide will help you through basic tasks such as setting up PyCharm and other basic PyCharm functions that any beginner would want to know.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Prerequisites
  2. Getting Started
  3. System Requirements
  4. Instructions Overview
  5. Typographical Conventions

Prerequisites

This guide works with the following program versions noted below. Higher versions may not work depending on future changes.

  1. Python 3.9.2 Get the latest version
  2. Active JetBrains Student Account Sign up for Student Account
  3. PyCharm 2021.1 (Professional Edition) Get the latest version
  4. Github Account Sign up for Account
  5. Git 2.31.1 Get the latest version

Getting Started

This guide is intended for programming students looking for a professional IDE to take advantage of during their first Python course. The guide assumes you have completed the following prerequisites.

Before we get started, make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for PyCharm.

System Requirements

PyCharm For Dummies was written with the following requirements in mind.

  • A functioning computer
  • Windows 10 Operating System
  • Internet connection
  • Basic computer knowledge

Instructions Overview

The guide will cover the following basic tasks that are essential for beginners. Screenshots and helpful hints will be provided throughout the guide to promote understanding.

  1. Setting up PyCharm
  2. Linking to Github Account
  3. Working with Version Control

Typographical Conventions

The following icons will be used to help orientate you throughout this guide.

ConventionDescription
Menu main heading -> Menu sub-headingSpecific menu navigation headings
commit buttonSpecific menu options / buttons

GO

Proceed to the next step

Stop

Make sure you have done the following warning before continuing

Caution

Pay attention to the following warning to avoid problematic mistakes

Recommended

Useful hints and tips

Each guide will have steps and a screenshot / screenshots to follow through the steps to provide more detail. For example:

  1. If the burglar managed to get into your house, CALL 911

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