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      "Python Basics"
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      "Why Python?"
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      "Python is a general-purpose programming language that is popular and easy to use. For new programmers, it is a great choice as a first programming language. In fact, more and more university CS departments are centering their introductory courses around Python.\n",
      "\n",
      "For a summary of why I (SKT) moved from Matlab to Python, please read [this post](http://stevetjoa.com/305)."
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      "If you are new to Python, please follow [The Python Tutorial](https://docs.python.org/2/tutorial/index.html).\n",
      "\n",
      "For the purposes of this workshop, be sure you understand the following sections:\n",
      "\n",
      "- Section 3: An Informal Introduction to Python\n",
      "- Section 4: More Control Flow Tools\n",
      "- Section 5: Data Structures\n",
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      "While the other sections are useful, you can learn them along the way."
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