This post explains how to run a Python script in terminal or CMD. This is a quick and powerful way to access your programs and improve workflow.

If you're using the terminal, I recommend using IPython, as it has a lot of features to make interactive use easier and it's the basis for using Python in Jupyter.

Python has a very minimal setup and shallow learning curve, so you will be able to write useful applications in less than a day. Mac and Linux users will find Python already available in the terminal ...

This post explains what a Python module is and how to use it to drastically extend the capabiltiies of your code. Plus: how to make your own!

Microsoft's two new video series target beginner developers interested in using Python for machine-learning programs.