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About
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python_helloworld.py is a simple python script that demonstrates how to send data to
the Exosite over HTTP.  

License is BSD, Copyright 2011, Exosite LLC

Built/tested with Python 2.6.5

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Quick Start
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1) install python
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http://www.python.org/download/
http://www.python.org/download/releases/2.6.5/
http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.6.5/python-2.6.5.msi

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2) test it out
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edit python script "python_helloworld.py" 
--) update the default device CIK -> Get your CIK (KEY) from your Portals account
--) add two data sources to your device in your portals account
-----) Data Source 1 should be named 'Message', type is string, alias is 'message'
-----) Data Source 2 should be named 'Number', type is integer, alias is 'number'
       NOTE: It is important to provide the alias when creating these data sources, the script will not work without doing this correctly.
--) run the script (> python python_helloworld.py)
--) verify the app connects, sends data (no errors should be generated, should see 204 Response), and reads the data back (number = 1, message = hello world!)
--) log into exosite.com and verify the data sources were updated

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3) tweak it
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--) add a 'print' command or something 
--) play around, use it, extend it!