Saturday, May 14, 2016

GIS 4102: Week 1 - Intro to Python

This week we were asked to provide a screenshot showing all 12 Module folders, as seen below.  The folders were created using a script named CreateModuleFolders.py, which you'll find at the bottom of the list.  In order for the folders to be created, I had to run the script. To do this, I right clicked on the python file and chose to edit with PythonWin.  Now, the only thing left to do is run the script.  This was accomplished by clicking on the "run" icon in the toolbar.  As a result, 12 new folders were created, all of which contain three subfolders. Those subfolders are named Data, Results and Scripts.  They can be seen underneath the Module 1 folder on the left side of the screenshot shown below.  

Running scripts using PythonWin was not confusing, nor did it present a challenge for me. It was actually a lot easier than I expected.  Even though this is only the first assignment, I was expecting it to be challenging right off the bat.  The only real challenge thus far is being able to understand, and retain the vocabulary.  I have always wanted to learn how to use Python and understand the coding language.  However, it's somewhat intimidating in a sense that it's a lot to learn and remember in such a short period of time.  I know the assignments will get more difficult and more challenging as they go on.  I'm looking forward to the challenge.