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	Python Class summary


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	How to use Python to create IOS apps


Installation guide

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Paul Bihn 
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:51 PM
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Yes, you absolutely can use a MacBook to create HTML files and open them locally, using built-in tools like TextEdit for basic creation and saving as .html, then simply double-clicking the file to launch in your default browser, or use more advanced tools like Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with extensions like "Live Server" for a true development environment with auto-refresh on a local host. 
Simple Method (TextEdit)
Open TextEdit: Launch the TextEdit application from your Applications folder or Spotlight.
Set to Plain Text: Go to Format > Make Plain Text (or change default settings under TextEdit > Settings > Open and Save to display HTML as code).
Write Code: Type or paste your HTML code (e.g., 
Hello World
).
Save: Go to File > Save, name it index.html (or any name ending in .html), and ensure the format is set to "Web Page HTML" if prompted.
Launch: Double-click the saved .html file, and it will open in your default web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). 
Advanced Method (VS Code + Live Server)
Install VS Code: Download and install Visual Studio Code from Microsoft's website.
Install Live Server Extension: Open VS Code, go to Extensions (the square icon on the sidebar), search for "Live Server," and install the one by Ritwick Dey.
Open Your Project: Open your project folder in VS Code.
Launch Live Server: Right-click your HTML file and select Open with Live Server, or click the "Go Live" button in the bottom-right status bar.
Develop: Your browser will open to 127.0.0.1, and it will automatically refresh as you save your code in VS Code. 
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will we still have same problem with not running the css/js/image files

Paul Bihn 
Tue, Jan 6, 10:08 AM (10 days ago)
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Tried on macbook at htc. To make the menu appear, move the mouse to the top, then you will see File, Format etc. Later try putting image in same folder and including in html file


On Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 9:51 PM Paul Bihn  wrote:
Yes, you absolutely can use a MacBook to create HTML files and open them locally, using built-in tools like TextEdit for basic creation and saving as .html, then simply double-clicking the file to launch in your default browser, or use more advanced tools like Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with extensions like "Live Server" for a true development environment with auto-refresh on a local host. 
Simple Method (TextEdit)
Open TextEdit: Launch the TextEdit application from your Applications folder or Spotlight.
Set to Plain Text: Go to Format > Make Plain Text (or change default settings under TextEdit > Settings > Open and Save to display HTML as code).
Write Code: Type or paste your HTML code (e.g., 
Hello World
).
Save: Go to File > Save, name it index.html (or any name ending in .html), and ensure the format is set to "Web Page HTML" if prompted.
Launch: Double-click the saved .html file, and it will open in your default web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). 
Advanced Method (VS Code + Live Server)
Install VS Code: Download and install Visual Studio Code from Microsoft's website.
Install Live Server Extension: Open VS Code, go to Extensions (the square icon on the sidebar), search for "Live Server," and install the one by Ritwick Dey.
Open Your Project: Open your project folder in VS Code.
Launch Live Server: Right-click your HTML file and select Open with Live Server, or click the "Go Live" button in the bottom-right status bar.
Develop: Your browser will open to 127.0.0.1, and it will automatically refresh as you save your code in VS Code. 
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will we still have same problem with not running the css/js/image files


















	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