Added instructions on how to install an IDE and on how to fork and clone the repository

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Python/Optional Installing IDE and GitHub Basics.md

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+The following is not necessary for the completion of this course, however could be benficial if you plan to continue working with python after completing this course.
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+## Downloading and Installing IDE
+
+1. Installing PyCharm on Windows
+   *   Step 1: Download PyCharm
+       *   Go to the official PyCharm website: JetBrains PyCharm.
+       *   Choose Windows as the platform.
+       *   You’ll see two versions: Professional (paid) and Community (free, open-source). Select the one you prefer and click Download.
+
+   *   Step 2: Run the Installer
+       *   Once the download is complete, locate the .exe file in your downloads folder and double-click it to run the installer.
+
+   *   Step 3: Begin the Installation Process
+       *   A setup wizard will appear. Click Next to start the installation.
+       *   Choose the installation path where you want PyCharm to be installed, or leave the default location and click Next.
+
+   *   Step 4: Installation Options
+       *   You'll see a list of installation options:
+           *   Create Desktop Shortcut: Choose if you want a desktop icon for PyCharm.
+           *   Update PATH variable: This allows you to launch PyCharm from the command line.
+           *   .py file association: Choose this option if you want PyCharm to open .py files by default.
+           *   Install JRE x86: Choose this if you do not have Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed.
+
+   *   Step 5: Install PyCharm
+       *   Click Install to begin the installation process.
+       *   Wait for the installation to complete.
+
+   *   Step 6: Finish Installation
+       *   Once the installation is complete, you’ll get an option to Run PyCharm. If you want to start using it right away, check this box and click Finish.
+
+   *   Step 7: Configure PyCharm
+       *   When PyCharm launches for the first time, it will prompt you to import settings from a previous version or start fresh. Choose as per your requirement and click OK.
+       *   You can also choose a UI theme (Light/Dark) during the first-time setup.
+
+2. Installing PyCharm on macOS
+   *   Step 1: Download PyCharm
+       *   Go to the official PyCharm website: JetBrains PyCharm.
+       *   Choose macOS as the platform and download the version (Professional or Community) you need.
+
+   *   Step 2: Install PyCharm
+       *   Once the download completes, locate the .dmg file in your Downloads folder and double-click it.
+       *   A window will pop up, prompting you to drag the PyCharm icon into the Applications folder.
+       *   Drag and drop the PyCharm icon into the Applications folder.
+
+   *   Step 3: Launch PyCharm
+       *   Open your Applications folder and double-click PyCharm to launch it.
+       *   If you see a warning about an unverified developer, click Open (you may need to go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy to allow this).
+
+   *   Step 4: Initial Setup
+       *   Once PyCharm is launched, it will ask if you want to import settings or start with default settings. Choose your preferred option.
+       *   You will also get to choose a Light or Dark theme during the setup.
+
+3. Installing PyCharm on Linux
+
+   *   Step 1: Download PyCharm
+       *   Visit the official PyCharm website: JetBrains PyCharm.
+       *   Choose Linux as the platform and download the version (Professional or Community) you need.
+       *   You will download a .tar.gz file.
+
+   *   Step 2: Extract the File
+       *   Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where the downloaded file is located:
+           *   cd ~/Downloads
+       *   Extract the .tar.gz file using the following command:
+           *   tar -xzf pycharm-community-*.tar.gz
+
+   *   Step 3: Move PyCharm to the Desired Directory
+       *   After extraction, move the PyCharm folder to a suitable directory (like /opt):
+           *   sudo mv pycharm-community-* /opt/pycharm
+
+   *   Step 4: Run PyCharm
+       *   To start PyCharm, use the following commands:
+           *   cd /opt/pycharm/bin
+           *   ./pycharm.sh
+
+   *   Step 5: Create a Desktop Entry (Optional)
+       *   To easily launch PyCharm from the desktop or application launcher, you can create a desktop entry.
+       *   In PyCharm, go to Tools > Create Desktop Entry. This will automatically create a launcher in your application menu.
+
+   *   Step 6: Initial Setup
+       *   When PyCharm first starts, it will ask if you want to import settings from a previous version or use default settings.
+       *   You'll also be prompted to choose a UI theme.
+
+4. Configuring Python Interpreter in PyCharm
+
+   *   Regardless of the platform you're using, once PyCharm is installed, you need to configure the Python interpreter.
+
+   *   Step 1: Open or Create a New Project
+       *   Click New Project or Open to create/open a Python project.
+
+   *   Step 2: Configure Python Interpreter
+       *   Go to File > Settings (on Windows/Linux) or PyCharm > Preferences (on macOS).
+       *   Navigate to Project: [project_name] > Python Interpreter.
+       *   Click the gear icon and choose Add.
+       *   Select your desired Python interpreter from the list or browse to the location where your Python interpreter is installed (e.g., a virtual environment, Anaconda, or system Python).
+       *   Click OK to apply the settings.
+
+   *   Step 3: Verify Installation
+       *   After selecting the interpreter, you can create a Python file in your project, write a simple script like print("Hello, World!"), and run it to verify that the interpreter is set up correctly.
+
+## GitHub Basics
+
+1. Forking a Repository on GitHub
+   *   Forking creates a personal copy of someone else's repository on your GitHub account. Here are the steps:
+   *   Step 1: Log in to GitHub
+       *   Go to GitHub and log in to your account. If you don't have one, create an account first.
+   *   Step 2: Find the Repository to Fork
+       *   Navigate to the repository you want to fork by searching for it or using a direct link.
+   *   Step 3: Fork the Repository
+       *   At the top-right corner of the repository page, click the Fork button. This will create a copy of the repository under your GitHub account.
+       *   Once you've forked the repository, you’ll have a personal copy of it in your account. Now, let’s move on to cloning it.
+
+2. Cloning the Forked Repository
+   *   Cloning a repository means downloading it to your local machine so you can work on it using your IDE (PyCharm in this case).
+
+   *   Step 1: Get the Clone URL
+       *   After forking, go to your GitHub profile and find the forked repository.
+       *   Click on the Code button, which will show a dropdown with several clone options (HTTPS, SSH, or GitHub CLI). Copy the URL (choose HTTPS for simplicity unless you are using SSH).
+   *   Step 2: Open PyCharm
+       *   Launch PyCharm.
+   *   Step 3: Start a New Project from Version Control
+       *   On the PyCharm start screen, select Get from VCS (Version Control System).
+       *   If PyCharm is already open, go to File > New > Project from Version Control.
+   *   Step 4: Paste the Repository URL
+       *   In the window that appears, paste the repository URL you copied from GitHub (e.g., https://github.com/your-username/repo-name.git).
+   *   Step 5: Choose a Directory to Clone Into
+       *   Select the directory on your local machine where you want the repository to be cloned. PyCharm will create a project folder for it.
+       *   Click Clone.
+   *   Step 6: Wait for the Repository to Download
+       *   PyCharm will clone the repository, download its contents, and set up the project.
+3. Configuring and Managing Your Project in PyCharm
+   *   Once the repository is cloned into PyCharm, you'll need to configure the environment and manage your workflow.
+
+   *   Step 1: Configure the Python Interpreter
+       *   Go to File > Settings > Project: [project_name] > Python Interpreter.
+       *   If the project requires a specific Python version or environment, you can set it here.
+       *   You can add a virtual environment or use an existing interpreter like Anaconda.
+   *   Step 2: Pull Latest Changes (Optional)
+       *   If the original repository (the upstream repo) is being updated frequently, you may want to keep your fork updated.
+       *   In PyCharm, go to VCS > Git > Pull to pull the latest changes from your fork (or the original repository if you've added it as a remote).
+   *   Step 3: Start Coding!
+       *   At this point, the repository is ready in your IDE. You can now open files, edit code, and write new features.
+4. Making Changes, Committing, and Pushing (Optional)
+   *   Once you make changes to the repository, you’ll want to commit and push them to your fork on GitHub.
+
+   *   Step 1: Make Your Code Changes
+       *   Open any file, make the necessary changes, and save them.
+   *   Step 2: Commit the Changes
+       *   Go to VCS > Commit (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+K on Windows/Linux or Cmd+K on macOS).
+       *   In the commit dialog box, you can:
+           *   Write a commit message describing the changes.
+           *   Select the files you want to include in the commit (if you edited multiple files).
+           *   Optionally run a code analysis or reformat the code before committing.
+       *   Once you’ve filled out the commit message and selected files, click Commit.
+   *   Step 3: Push Your Changes to GitHub
+       *   To push the committed changes to your fork on GitHub, go to VCS > Git > Push (or use the shortcut Ctrl+Shift+K on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Shift+K on macOS).
+       *   PyCharm will push the changes to the remote repository.
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