just started python... and now am lost

[begdev]

k first im on a mac, and i downloaded python 2.6.x (the updated version)

then i went in spotlight and opened the python 2.6 folder, and inside were the:
- IDLE
- Python Launcher
- Build Applet
- and some txt files

ok so, where do i write the actual code because i don't think its in IDLE because its like instant actions, if i say "print "hi"" then it says hi... that's all.

so where do i write the code and then how do i run it

(by the way, i did do some research but i can't find anything on it)

[WingedPanther]

You can write the code with any text editor.

[begdev]

o rite... rite...

ok so then i save em and then how do i run them? with the python launcher right?

What is the IDLE used for, quick results?

[Prestidigitator]

I don't know how to describe exactly what IDLE is but it is where you write and run programs.

[deer dance]

Open IDLE, goto file, new window, then you can write programs directly in IDLE.

[begdev]

yeah i got it now, i wrote the script, saved it as a .py then opened it in IDLE, then ran module, and it worked fine.

but now just one question, how do i use that script in either a webpage or an GUI application?

[deer dance]

It should be as simple as linking the file to whatever you want.

i.e.
code
code
Link("python.py")
code
//pointless comment
return 0;