Basic Programming starts here

So I have done a little bit of programming before but I am new to Python and thought I would share the info from my class and what I have learned.

• The Good Rules of Programming
  Follow these as you begin your programming studies.
  You will save time and writing code will be more enjoyable.
  

  1. Think about the logic before you write code. Write it on paper if you must.
  2. Select clear, simple, and meaningful variable names.
     • Do not use lower case L(l) or upper case i(I) , because they both look the same, and both look like 1
     • Do not user upper case O, because it looks like a zero 0
  3. Do not type all the code in at once, build slowly. 
     • Enter 3-5 lines at a time, and then test:
       • (1) Does it compile?
       • (2) Is it working?
  4. When the compiler detects an error, fix the first error (top-most) and then recompile.
     • Fixing one error (top-most)  may fix many dependent errors listed under it. 
  5. The compiler will make a guess as to the location (line) of an error. 
     • Check the location indicated by the compiler and 1 or 2 lines above. 
     • With practice, you will detect and fix the errors quickly.
  6. Best way to learn is to write code, test adjust and rerun.
  7. Be creative! There are usually *many* ways to solve the same problem!