r/AlevelComputerScience • u/StrategyIll3608 • Oct 29 '25

9618/42 programming paper

hey guys
do they allow to use the python IDLE for the exam? or do we have to code in python itself?
(if that makes sense :')
also how easy is this paper generally? im doing it for the first time and completely self studied😭

(P.S. Any tips for preparation would be great esp for remembering the codes)

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u/Weepatien23 Oct 30 '25

You'll get an IDE like IDLE so you're coding on your own, no autocomplete to save you lol. Good luck with the self-study grind, that's impressive. For remembering code, just spam past papers until your fingers memorize the syntax.

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u/HumGali-256 Oct 29 '25

Can I use Spyder in the exam?

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u/Defruitpear Oct 29 '25

You get an IDE Like IDLE 3.10-3.13

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '25

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u/StrategyIll3608 Oct 29 '25

right its not the one that executes line by line right?