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turtle – Beginner-Friendly Graphics and Drawing Library in Python

turtle is a built-in Python library designed for teaching programming concepts through simple graphics. It uses a “turtle” cursor that can move, turn, and draw on a canvas, helping beginners visualize loops, conditions, and geometry in an interactive way. It’s often used for educational purposes, creating drawings, animations, and simple games — all with easy-to-understand commands.


Installation:
(No installation needed — comes pre-installed with Python.)


Example usage:

import turtle

t = turtle.Turtle()
t.color("blue")
t.pensize(3)

for i in range(4):
    t.forward(100)
    t.right(90)

turtle.done()
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PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/turtle/
GitHub page: (Standard library – no GitHub repository)


3 Project Ideas:

  1. Create geometric art or mandala pattern generator.
  2. Build a simple drawing app or logo maker.
  3. Make an educational mini-game (like a maze or race).

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