Python Installation and Setup

Published: 18 May 2023
on channel: Sprinkles

Installing Python 3 on Windows - Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Download the Python Installer

Open your web browser and navigate to the official Python website at https://www.python.org/.

Hover over the "Downloads" tab at the top of the page, and click on the "Windows" option in the dropdown menu.

On the Windows download page, click on the "Latest Python 3 Release" link to access the most recent version of Python 3.

Scroll down to the "Files" section, and click on the "Windows x86-64 executable installer" link for a 64-bit system or "Windows x86 executable installer" link for a 32-bit system to download the installer. (Most modern systems are 64-bit; if you're unsure about your system, you can check your system properties in Windows.)

Step 2: Run the Python Installer

Locate the downloaded installer file in your "Downloads" folder or the location where you saved the file.

Double-click on the installer file to launch the Python installation wizard.

Step 3: Customize the Installation (Optional)

In the Python installation wizard, you can choose between a default installation or a custom installation.

To use the default settings, simply check the box next to "Add Python 3.x to PATH" at the bottom of the installer window (where "3.x" represents the version number) and click on "Install Now."

For a custom installation, click on "Customize installation." Here, you can select optional features, choose the installation location, and customize advanced options. Make sure to check the box "Add Python to environment variables" under the "Advanced Options" tab before proceeding with the installation.

Step 4: Install Python

After choosing either the default or custom installation, the installer will proceed with the installation process. Wait for the installation to complete.

Once the installation is finished, you will see the "Setup was successful" message. Click on "Close" to exit the installer.

Step 5: Verify Python Installation

Open the Command Prompt by clicking on the Start menu and typing "cmd" in the search bar, then press Enter.

In the Command Prompt, type "python --version" and press Enter. The Python version should be displayed, confirming a successful installation. If the command is not recognized, ensure that the "Add Python 3.x to PATH" option was checked during installation, and try restarting your computer if necessary.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Python 3 on your Windows computer. You can now start writing and running Python code using the Python interpreter, IDLE (Python's built-in IDE), or your preferred text editor or integrated development environment (IDE).

Installing Python 3 on macOS - Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Download the Python Installer

Open your web browser and navigate to the official Python website at https://www.python.org/.

Hover over the "Downloads" tab at the top of the page, and click on the "macOS" option in the dropdown menu.

On the macOS download page, click on the "Latest Python 3 Release" link to access the most recent version of Python 3.

Scroll down to the "Files" section, and click on the "macOS 64-bit Intel installer" or "macOS 64-bit ARM installer" link, depending on your system's architecture, to download the installer.

Step 2: Run the Python Installer

Locate the downloaded installer file in your "Downloads" folder or the location where you saved the file.

Double-click on the installer file to launch the Python installation wizard.

Step 3: Customize the Installation (Optional)

In the Python installation wizard, you can choose between a default installation or a custom installation.

To use the default settings, simply click on "Continue" and follow the on-screen instructions.

For a custom installation, click on "Customize" in the installation wizard. Here, you can select optional features, choose the installation location, and customize advanced options.

Step 4: Install Python

After choosing either the default or custom installation, the installer will proceed with the installation process. Wait for the installation to complete.

Once the installation is finished, you will see the "The installation was successful" message. Click on "Close" to exit the installer.

Step 5: Verify Python Installation

Open the Terminal application by clicking on the Launchpad icon in the Dock, then searching for "Terminal" and clicking on it.

In the Terminal, type "python3 --version" and press Enter. The Python version should be displayed, confirming a successful installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Python 3 on your macOS computer. You can now start writing and running Python code using the Python interpreter, IDLE (Python's built-in IDE), or your preferred text editor or integrated development environment (IDE).

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