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3 posts about “Getting started”

A short program in a dark window, with a green Run button beside it.

Your first Python program, in your browser

You do not need to install anything. Press Run, give the program an input, draw a graph, and learn what the code boxes can and cannot do. A ten minute start.

PythonGetting started

StemPy Lab · 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Three steps in a row, Predict, Run and Check, joined by arrows.

Welcome to StemPy Lab

A place to learn physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, Python and statistics by trying things. Here is how it works, who it is for, and what to do first.

Guides

Five steps that go up like a staircase, numbered from one to five.

Where should I start? A guide to the levels

StemPy Lab has five levels, from Middle Stage to General. Here is how to choose one, how to use the level checks, and what to do if a level is still empty.

GuidesGetting started

StemPy Lab · 17 October 2026 · 2 min read