Can I Program Without Installing Anything on My Work Computer?
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CuriousCoder92
Hey everyone! I'm totally new to programming but eager to learn. I already have Python set up on my personal computer, and I've dabbled with it before, so that's where I want to kick off my journey. My goal is to eventually create a to-do list application (and possibly more tools) to use at work. However, the issue is that my work computers run Windows 11, and we can't install any software without admin approval. We do have Chrome and Edge available. I know web applications are a thing, but how are they built—do you create them using an online platform, or do you need specific programs? What languages do I need to learn? For now, it looks like I'll be doing all my learning at home, but I'm curious if what I want to achieve in the future is actually feasible.
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I used to practice programming by making .html files with JavaScript in Notepad and then opening them in Chrome. Simple and effective!
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If you're looking for alternatives, you can write VBScript by saving a text file with a .vbs extension. Just double-click to run it! Simple examples can prompt messages or handle small tasks without needing installations. Check out this snippet:
`Sub Main()`
` MsgBox("Hello Cruel World")`
`End Sub`
`Call Main`
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Learning JavaScript is a fantastic idea! You can code directly in your browser's console and experiment with it without needing to install anything. It opens up a lot of opportunities for web development.
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You might want to check out online coding platforms like [OnlineGDB](https://www.onlinegdb.com) that support Python and many other languages. They let you code straight from your browser! Just keep in mind that if you need to store data for your to-do list, you'll eventually have to work locally with some sort of database when it's possible to install Python.
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Absolutely, you can definitely create a to-do list right in your browser using just JavaScript and HTML—no installations required! Practicing Python at home is a great start before moving on to web apps later on.
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DataDabbler: That's a good point! If you're planning to save your to-do list items, you'll probably need a local setup later on with some storage solution.