Really newbie help

Steve J. Morris (sjm2@shore.shore.net)
28 Feb 1995 19:50:22 GMT

I've been writing python for a few months by the crude expedient of
creating an executable <name>.py file and executing it. I then check
the error message, modify the code, and do it again. I know this is not
optimal. This is after all an interpreter. There must be a better way.

In the documentation I see lots of documentation of specific python
features but no hints as to how an interactive debugging session
should go. I can enter code to be executed but I have to retype it
into a file after it is debugged. There must be something in between.

If someone could point me to an appropriate place in the documentation
or spend a few minutes passing on their favorite methodology I would
appreciate it.

Given that this is probably obvious to every one on this group you
might want to consider emailing me your response so as not to waste
bandwidth. Your call. You can estimate this better than me.

Thanks,

Steve Morris