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Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the questions readers send STR Coding Club most often, plus where to write if yours is not covered here.

Do I need any experience?

No. Articles in First Steps assume nothing. Later articles say near the top what you should know first.

Why Python?

It reads closely to plain English, runs everywhere and is used in real jobs, which makes it a good first language.

Can I use your projects in my own club or classroom?

Yes. Adapt them freely for teaching. A link back is appreciated but not required.

Why so many game projects?

Games give instant feedback and a clear goal. Even a tiny game teaches loops, conditions, input and state.

Some links are commercial and are disclosed in our editorial policy. They do not affect what we teach.

How do I ask a coding question?

Send it through our contact page with the code and the error message.

My question is not here

Write to [email protected] and ask. Questions that arrive more than once usually end up as an article, and the ones that arrive often end up on this page.

Start with the blog archive, or pick a topic from the about page if you would rather see how the site is organised first.