I'm planning on hosting a discussion at PyCon US about the issues with the initial experience getting started with Python for brand new programmers, who may not intend to become programmers, but want to solve a problem with Python. I plan to discuss a few tools that may improve that experience, along with any gaps that still aren't addressed.

One of the tools I want to include is uv. I'm looking at the docs, and the sort of "getting started" bits of them are far more involved than I would want to provide in this situation. I'm unfamiliar with uv myself, so I'm unclear on what steps would make sense for the situation I've described. I'm hoping someone who is more familiar with it can help me with the specifics here. Basically, once installed, what basic steps are necessary to use uv to go from nothing, to having the latest Python installed, getting access to the REPL, writing my first basic Python script, and running that script?

I realise there are several "Getting started with uv" posts, but I'm looking for something vetted and reliable that speaks to the specific path I listed above. If you are knowledgeable here, and can help me out, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks so much!

#uv #python #learning

Note: Please do not send me a "getting started with uv" search link. My statement above covers why I'm not willing to rely on that with my limited knowledge.

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I have now requested that my #Duolingo account be deleted, due to their #AI first approach.

What other #language #learning apps would you recommend instead?

I'm particularly interested in #German, #Japanese, and #ScottishGaelic.

Dummy's Guide to Modern LLM Sampling

https://rentry.co/samplers

I taught AI to commentate Pong in real time

https://github.com/pncnmnp/xpong

The latest AI scaling graph – and why it hardly makes sense

https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/the-latest-ai-scaling-graph-and-why

So. What’s the best language learning app that hasn’t sold out to AI BS?

Came across a single dictionary entry that spans nearly *four full-size pages*.

Whether I can TL;DR it depends on my context being listed before others. In any case, getting some coffee ready.

Run LLMs on Apple Neural Engine (ANE)

https://github.com/Anemll/Anemll

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1 year of linux
I’m 37 and have been using Linux for a year now after wasting the rest on Windows. I started reflecting on older Windows versions and how it used to be and realized I hate it. I also hate coding and thought I needed some background knowledge to start Linux. Turns out, I was wrong! I've learned more in this year than in all my years with Windows. Just wanted to share my experience! #Linux #LinuxLove #OpenSource #TechJourney #WindowsToLinux #Learning #TechLife #LinuxCommunity

University of Wyoming project delivers locally tailored science and literacy kits to rural elementary schools, boosting early STEM education across the state | News https://www.byteseu.com/977675/ #BehaviorModification #classroom #cognition #curriculum #EDUCATION #EducationTheory #HumanCommunication #Intelligence #learning #Literacy #pedagogy #ProceduralKnowledge #Science #SpecialEducation #teacher #teaching