Installing Python on Various Operating Systems
Python can be installed on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Follow the steps below based on your operating system.
WINDOWS
Download Python
Visit Click on "Download Python" (latest version)
Install Python
Run the downloaded .exe file
Check the box "Add Python to PATH"
Click "Install Now" and follow the instructions
Verify Installation
Open Command Prompt and type:
python --version
You should see the installed Python version
MACOS
Check if Python is Pre-installed
Open Terminal and type:
python3 --version
If Python is installed, it will display the version
Install Python (if not installed or outdated)
Install Homebrew (if not installed):
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
Install Python using Homebrew:
brew install python
Verify Installation
Run:
python3 --version
LINUX (UBUNTU/DEBIAN-BASED DISTRIBUTIONS)
Check Python Version
python3 --version
Install Python (if necessary)
Update package lists:
sudo apt update
Install Python:
sudo apt install python3
Verify Installation
python3 --version
For other Linux distributions, use the appropriate package manager (e.g., dnf for Fedora, pacman for Arch Linux).
INTRODUCTION TO IDEs AND TEXT EDITORS
Once Python is installed, you need an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) or a text editor to write and execute Python code.
POPULAR PYTHON IDEs
PyCharm – Best for professional development, rich features
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) – Lightweight, customizable, with extensions
IDLE – Comes with Python, simple for beginners
Jupyter Notebook – Great for data science and interactive coding
POPULAR TEXT EDITORS
Sublime Text – Lightweight and fast
Notepad++ – Useful for quick scripting
Vim/Emacs – Powerful for advanced users
CHOOSING THE RIGHT IDE
For beginners: IDLE or VS CodeFor
Professionals: PyCharm
For Data Science: Jupyter Notebook
By setting up Python and selecting a suitable IDE, you are ready to start coding!
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