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The BASIC programming language turns 60, a retrospective
By Christopher Harper published
Dartmouth BASIC turns 60 years old since its May 1, 1964 debut.
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How To Use Lists in Python
By Les Pounder published
Learn how to work with lists in Python by creating a real world project which has them at its heart.
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Microsoft Excel Gains Python Data Analysis and Visualization Support
By Ash Hill published
Microsoft is officially adding support for Python to Microsoft Excel with a little help from the third-party team Anaconda.
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Raspberry Pi Pico W MicroPython Gains Official Bluetooth Support
By Les Pounder published
In a recent update, Raspberry Pi adds Bluetooth support for MicroPython projects.
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Donkey Car Python Library Powers Self Driving Raspberry Pi Cars
By Ash Hill published
Donkey Car is an open source Python library for self-driving cars that works with the Raspberry Pi and other SBCs.
![Raspberry Pi Pico W](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BBm6rUNYAsvta8ogC3aw2Y-320-80.jpg)
MicroPython 1.20 Brings Raspberry Pi Pico W Support, Lightweight Package Manager
By Les Pounder published
MicroPython 1.20 adds official support for the Raspberry Pi Pico W and introduces a new lightweight package manager
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How to Use CircuitPython With GPIO Pins on a PC
By Mike Bedford last updated
Add a hardware interface to your computer and learn how to write CircuitPython to control components and devices attached to your machine.
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How To Use CircuitPython on a Raspberry Pi
By Les Pounder last updated
CircuitPython is not just for microcontrollers, it can also be used to control the GPIO of a Raspberry Pi.
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