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@martinvilu This is a current limitation of futurecoder's shell. It does not have all the features of a real local Python shell like you would run on your PC, because...

It's a good idea! I help a lot of beginners, and they tend to collect a lot of mental clutter slowing them down or getting them stuck due to concerns...

I offer 8 options: 1. No change:  1. Simply make the icon larger: ```scss // main.scss .hint-icon { position: fixed; bottom: 10%; right: 10px; //width: 48px; width: 72px; //height:...

This is very tricky indeed. The Pythonic way to do this is simultaneous assignment: `x, y = y, x` I'm guessing that this exercise would be in the earlier sections...

Is Python Tutor available that early in the course? If they could see it visually, with names pointing to things with arrows, it might be easier to understand.

I think "Storing Calculations in Variables" page is appropriate for its level. Do you think it's lacking something? It's very difficult to come up with an exercise that's not artificial...

Let's explain object references properly, then add the swap exercise. They should be able to make the connection. ```python >>> first_num = 5 >>> first_num 5 >>> second_num = first_num...

OK, you're the boss. What can I do next? Tic-tac-toe maybe?

Many sites out there let users earn badges. Upon completing a certain topic or mastering a cluster of related subjects, users obtain badges that show off their "level". It would...

Another motivating gamified idea could be to interrupt the flow of chapters with slightly more formal "quizzes", like taking a mini-exam, covering recently learned topics. It could display a grade...