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Install Python on Raspberry Pi 3 B+
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Noob wanting to learn Python programming. My interest is focused on text-based document retrieval and data mining. I am 78 years old and have a Masters degree in Computer Science (translates to outdated knowledge and slower brain cells) and currently computing on a desktop Linux PC using KDE Plasma5. I have recently received a Raspberry Pi as a gift and would like to share a programming project with my grandson.

I have several key questions regarding how to begin:
1. Is any Linux OS for the Raspberry Pi better suited for Python? Default is Raspberian.
2. Which version of Python should we use?
3. Which IDE do you suggest?

Any other suggestions to help us on our way?
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#2
1. Raspbian is fine.
2. Python 3 for sure. I'd use whatever's the newest you can get in the repo (using apt-get).
3. Personally, I'd suggest you try out both Sublime Text (for its simplicity) and Pycharm (for its power).

How are you planning to learn Python? Have you already selected a book / tutorial?
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#3
Thanks micseydel for your reply.
Raspbian and Python 3 sound like the way to go. Neither Pycharm nor Sublime Text are in the Pi package. It contains IDLE, Eric, Thonny, Geany.

I spent a little time searching the web for manuals and tutorials that both looked good and, in the open source tradition, were free.

Alredy owned Python for Dummies and the Python Cookbook. Downloaded the following in pdf format:
20 Python Libraries You Aren't Using But Should
Diving Head First into Python
Learn Data Analysis with Python
Learn Python the Hard Way
Python for Everybody
Think Python
The Python Tutorial - Python Software Foundation

Perhaps over-thinking before even starting. Much to learn and so little time.
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#4
My suggestion is using an IDE in your PC and share files with the Raspi.
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#5
Thank you. I have installed Sublime Text from a package on my desktop Linux pc and will share files with my Raspberry Pi.
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