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Task 0: Install python (v3), python IDE, python cryptography

For this lab, you are going to need to have python installed on your laptop. If you already have this then

you can skip this step.

1. Download the latest python (v3) from www.python.org for your operating system

a. The SEED has python3

b. You can also do this on your own machine instead of the VM

2.

Follow the installation instructions for your system

a. See: https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide

For programming information:

3.

a.

https://wiki.python.org/moin/HowToEditPythonCode

Install the python cryptography module

4.

a. Open a Terminal window (or Command shell)

b. Type: pip3 install cryptography

i. check https://cryptography.io for installation issues

5. Download and install an IDE (optional):

a. IDLE: python ships with a standard IDE, IDLE, written in pure python

b. Visual Studio Code

c. Eclipse with PyDev: www.eclipse.org (my personal preference)

d. Xcode on the Mac also supports python

6. Familiarize yourself with the platform

7. The python documentation is at:

a. Main documents: https://docs.python.org/3/

b. Tutorial: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/index.html

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