How Can I Demo My Python Project Progress to an Online Tutor?

Your tutor should clarify how they want submissions delivered. For a small learning project, you probably don’t need a full standalone application immediately. A repository containing the current code, a short README, sample commands, and a description of what works at that stage may be enough. You can also record a brief screen capture showing the program running if live execution on their machine isn’t required.

The key idea is that each milestone should be usable, not just a collection of files. For example, your first demo could include a board that displays correctly and instructions like `python main.py` to launch it. Later demos can add player input, move validation, win detection, and a restart option. Ask your tutor whether they want to run the code themselves, watch you share your screen, or receive a packaged executable—those are different requirements.

First, ask your tutor exactly what environment they expect you to support: operating system, Python version, and whether they already have Git and Python installed. If your setups are compatible, provide clear run instructions or a small setup script. For example, they could clone the project, move into its folder, install any dependencies, and run the program. A README with these steps is just as important as the code itself. As the project grows, learn about packaging with files such as `pyproject.toml`. Also use `pathlib` instead of hard-coded paths so the program is less likely to break on another operating system. Later, tools such as PyInstaller can package a Python program into an executable, but that may be more complexity than you need for an early milestone.