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+\section{Introduction}
+
+I assume you know the basics of Python:
+printing stuff,
+if/elif/else,
+for and while loops and lists.
+That’s really all you need to follow along at least the first four sections,
+and then dictionaries will start to come in handy.
+
+If you have no idea what I was just talking about, \emph{don’t panic}.
+All that means is that you’re not quite ready for this yet,
+and you need to start by learning Python using some of these excellent
+resources:
+\begin{itemize}
+    \item \url{http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/}
+    \item \url{http://learnpythonthehardway.org/}
+    \item \url{http://docs.python.org/tutorial/}
+    \item Anyone you know who knows about Python, or is a programmer.
+\end{itemize}
+Don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t immediately make sense:
+programming can be difficult and frustrating,
+but if you put the effort in, it can also be a very rewarding, interesting and
+fun activity.
+
+If you are stuck with anything, Google it first.
+
+You’ll need to start by getting the code.
+The repository is at
+\url{http://hg.flowblok.id.au/snakegame},
+you can install it with pip:
+\begin{minted}{sh}
+$ pip install hg+http://hg.flowblok.id.au/snakegame#egg=SnakeGame
+\end{minted}
+
+Each section starts with a Fast track note:
+if you know what you’re doing, just write a bot which moves according to what it
+says in the fast track note, and you can skip that section.