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Table of Contents

	References
	Installation Guide
	Python Class summary


references

	Files from my class
	More sample files
	How to use Python to create IOS apps


Installation guide

You can program JavaScript on a Chromebook using built-in browser tools, online IDEs, or by enabling the Linux development environment to install local tools like Node.js
. 
Option 1: Use the Chrome Browser Console (Simple & Quick) 
This method is great for testing small code snippets without any setup. 
Open the Chrome browser on your Chromebook.
Open Developer Tools by pressing Ctrl + Shift + J or F12 (you may need to press Func + F12 on some Chromebooks).
Click the Console tab within the Developer Tools panel.
Type your JavaScript code directly into the console prompt and press Enter to execute it and see the output. 
Option 2: Run from a Local HTML File 
This approach is ideal for developing simple web pages that use JavaScript. 
Open a text editor or the built-in Chrome OS text editor.
Create two files: index.html and script.js.
In index.html, add a 


In script.js, write your JavaScript code (e.g., console.log("Hello, Chromebook!");).
Open the index.html file in your Chrome browser by double-clicking it in your file manager. The JavaScript will run automatically, and you can view any console output in the Developer Tools (accessible via Ctrl + Shift + J). 
Option 3: Use an Online IDE 
Online Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) are powerful, cloud-based tools that require no installation and support various languages, including JavaScript. 
Popular options include Codeanywhere, which is optimized for Chromebooks, or other platforms like CodePen or JSFiddle.
These platforms provide a full development environment in your browser, with features like auto-complete, debugging, and project management. 
Option 4: Enable Linux (Beta) for Advanced Development 
For more robust development using local tools like Node.js, npm, and Visual Studio Code, you can enable the built-in Linux environment on most modern Chromebooks. 
Go to your Chromebook's Settings.
In the left sidebar, click Advanced, then select Developers.
Find the Linux development environment (Beta) option and click Turn on.
Once installed, open the Linux Terminal.
You can then install Node.js by running a command like sudo apt update && sudo apt install nodejs in the terminal.
After installing Node.js, you can run a JavaScript file named program.js from the terminal using the command: node program.js. 
How to run Javascript Code on a Chromebook - Quora
Jun 14, 2021 — How do I run Javascript Code on a Chromebook? ... * How do I run Javascript Code on a Chromebook? * Go to the Chromebooks Settings and then expand t...

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Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 4:38 PM
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Method 2: VS Code for the Web (Quick & Simple)
Simply visit vscode.dev in your Chrome browser for a lightweight, in-browser experience with syntax highlighting and extensions, ideal for web development. 
Tips for Chromebook Users
Share Folders: Right-click folders in the Files app (like Downloads or Google Drive) and select "Share with Linux" to access them in VS Code.
Hardware: While VS Code runs well, more powerful Chromebooks offer a smoother experience. 
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Yes, you can use the built-in Chromebook "Text" app (sometimes referred to as the "Text editor" or "Caret" in older references) to create and edit HTML files. The key is to save the file with the .html extension. 
Steps to Create an HTML File
Open the Text app: Click the Launcher (magnifying glass icon) and search for "Text" or "Text editor", then open the application.
Write your HTML code: Type or paste your HTML content into the blank document.
Save the file:
Go to the File menu and select Save file as (or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + S).
In the save dialog box, navigate to your desired save location, such as "My files" or a specific folder in your Google Drive.
Name your file and ensure you add the .html extension at the end of the filename (e.g., index.html). This is crucial for the file to be recognized as a web page.
Click Save.
View your webpage:
Open the Files app from your Launcher.
Locate the HTML file you just saved.
Double-click the file; it will automatically open in a new tab in your Chrome browser, displaying your webpage. 
Tips for Editing
To make changes, return to the Text app window, edit the code, and press Ctrl + S to save the updates.
Go back to the browser tab displaying your webpage and refresh the page (by clicking the refresh icon or using Ctrl + R) to see your changes applied. 
For more powerful editing features like syntax highlighting, you might consider installing a dedicated coding app like the Caret app from the Chrome Web Store, or enabling Linux on your Chromebook to install a desktop-class editor like VS Code

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From: Paul Bihn 
Date: Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:35 PM
Subject: john wayne on chromebook
To: Paul Bihn 


Yes, you can use the built-in Chromebook "Text" app (sometimes referred to as the "Text editor" or "Caret" in older references) to create and edit HTML files. The key is to save the file with the .html extension. 
Steps to Create an HTML File
Open the Text app: Click the Launcher (magnifying glass icon) and search for "Text" or "Text editor", then open the application.
Write your HTML code: Type or paste your HTML content into the blank document.
Save the file:
Go to the File menu and select Save file as (or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + S).
In the save dialog box, navigate to your desired save location, such as "My files" or a specific folder in your Google Drive.
Name your file and ensure you add the .html extension at the end of the filename (e.g., index.html). This is crucial for the file to be recognized as a web page.
Click Save.
View your webpage:
Open the Files app from your Launcher.
Locate the HTML file you just saved.
Double-click the file; it will automatically open in a new tab in your Chrome browser, displaying your webpage. 
Tips for Editing
To make changes, return to the Text app window, edit the code, and press Ctrl + S to save the updates.
Go back to the browser tab displaying your webpage and refresh the page (by clicking the refresh icon or using Ctrl + R) to see your changes applied. 
For more powerful editing features like syntax highlighting, you might consider installing a dedicated coding app like the Caret app from the Chrome Web Store, or enabling Linux on your Chromebook to install a desktop-class editor like VS Code
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You can program JavaScript on a Chromebook using built-in browser tools, online IDEs, or by enabling the Linux development environment to install local tools like Node.js. 
Option 1: Use the Chrome Browser Console (Simple & Quick) 
This method is great for testing small code snippets without any setup. 
Open the Chrome browser on your Chromebook.
Open Developer Tools by pressing Ctrl + Shift + J or F12 (you may need to press Func + F12 on some Chromebooks).
Click the Console tab within the Developer Tools panel.
Type your JavaScript code directly into the console prompt and press Enter to execute it and see the output. 
Option 2: Run from a Local HTML File 
This approach is ideal for developing simple web pages that use JavaScript. 
Open a text editor or the built-in Chrome OS text editor.
Create two files: index.html and script.js.
In index.html, add a 


In script.js, write your JavaScript code (e.g., console.log("Hello, Chromebook!");).
Open the index.html file in your Chrome browser by double-clicking it in your file manager. The JavaScript will run automatically, and you can view any console output in the Developer Tools (accessible via Ctrl + Shift + J). 
Option 3: Use an Online IDE 
Online Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) are powerful, cloud-based tools that require no installation and support various languages, including JavaScript. 
Popular options include Codeanywhere, which is optimized for Chromebooks, or other platforms like CodePen or JSFiddle.
These platforms provide a full development environment in your browser, with features like auto-complete, debugging, and project management. 
Option 4: Enable Linux (Beta) for Advanced Development 
For more robust development using local tools like Node.js, npm, and Visual Studio Code, you can enable the built-in Linux environment on most modern Chromebooks. 
Go to your Chromebook's Settings.
In the left sidebar, click Advanced, then select Developers.
Find the Linux development environment (Beta) option and click Turn on.
Once installed, open the Linux Terminal.
You can then install Node.js by running a command like sudo apt update && sudo apt install nodejs in the terminal.
After installing Node.js, you can run a JavaScript file named program.js from the terminal using the command: node program.js. 
How to run Javascript Code on a Chromebook - Quora
Jun 14, 2021 — How do I run Javascript Code on a Chromebook? ... * How do I run Javascript Code on a Chromebook? * Go to the Chromebooks Settings and then expand t...

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	Notes and Warnings:
		All the software is free, but first you must disable Windows S if you haven't already 
		If you have multiple user accounts on your Windows machine, please install on the account you will be using this on
		Also, things change in the Python world and your screens may look a little different than below


Install VSC (Visual Studio Code)

	VSC install link
	warning: this will automatically download the install file, if it doesn't, click on 'direct download link'
	

		
	
	


Install Python and Pygame

	Python 3.12.3 install link
	note:  this will download Python right away
	please go to your Download folder and double click on it to launch it
	You will see the following screen (or something similar)
	Please check the 2 checkboxes at bottom, then click on Install Now
	

		
	
	


Install Python plugin on VCS then try some Python programming!

	First, create the VSCPython folder in your documents folder 
		e.g. C:\Users\paulw\Documents\VSCPython
	Click on this link
	Python Plugin install link
	click on install button on the page that comes up
	

		
	
	


Python Class Summary

	intro - little history about python, etc
	setup - go thru installation doc