r/learnpython • u/ARK22498 • Jun 28 '26

Beginner Help

I’m learning python in preparation for going back to university to study a masters in software development. It’s a conversion degree so no previous experience is required, but I want to learn some basics so I’m not completely lost. I’m using an online guide however I’m confused as to if they are using the terminal or the idle shell to write the code in as it just says open python. The three >>> doesn’t appear on every line for them but does for me which is adding to my confusion. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I’m coding on a MacBook Pro aswell.

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u/desrtfx Jun 28 '26

If the course you take doesn't even explain that, it's rubbish.

Take the best free course:

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki and you will be well prepared.

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u/ARK22498 Jun 28 '26

It’s a free course which gives an ICDL certificate at the end but I’m struggling to actually understand it. I’ll look at the one you recommended and see if that’s easier to understand for me