Alternatives for when you can’t use a computer
Maybe you’re on the go, or perhaps your pet parrot spilled water on your laptop (it happens). Or, you have never had a PC or laptop. As long as you have a device with a browser, you can use any of these alternatives.
It all comes down to online Python interpreters. Not all of them are free, and they have different options. Some allow you to create an account where you can store and manage full projects (those are typically paid). There are basic online interpreters where all your progress is lost with a page refresh. These are typically free.
- Repl.it: Visit repl.it to write and run Python code in your browser. You’ll have to sign up for an account.
- Google Colab: This one is great for data science and machine learning, accessible via colab.research.google.com. However, it is perfectly fine for most of the examples in the book.
There are also mobile apps that you can install. Current examples...
