Environment Setup
Environment Setup
Unix and Linux Installation
Environment Setup:
Installing Python on Linux or Unix operating systems can be done using the package manager or by compiling the source code.
Here are the steps to install Python using the package manager:
1.Open the terminal on your Linux or Unix system.
2.Update the package manager using the following command:
sudo apt-get update
3.Install Python by running the following command:
sudo apt-get install python
4.Verify that Python is installed by running the following command:
python –version
If the installation was successful, the version of Python installed will be displayed in the terminal.
Windows Installation
To install Python on Windows, follow these steps:
- Download Python: Go to the Python website (https://www.python.org/) and download the latest version of Python for Windows. Choose the appropriate version for your system, either 32-bit or 64-bit. It is recommended to download the latest stable release of Python.
- Run the installer: Double-click on the downloaded installer to run it. Select the option to add Python to PATH, which will make it easier to run Python programs from the command prompt.
- Customize the installation (optional): The installer gives you the option to customize the installation, such as adding additional features or selecting a different installation directory. If you are unsure, it is recommended to leave the default options selected.
- Install Python: Click the “Install Now” button to start the installation. The installer will download and install Python and any necessary dependencies.
- Verify the installation: Once the installation is complete, open a command prompt and type “python” followed by Enter. If Python is installed correctly, you should see the Python version number and the Python prompt “>>>”.
- Install additional packages: You can install additional Python packages using the pip package manager. To install a package, open a command prompt and type “pip install package-name” followed by Enter. Replace “package-name” with the name of the package you want to install.
With these steps, you should have Python installed on your Windows system and be ready to start writing and running Python programs.
Mac Installation
To install Python on a Mac device, follow these steps:
- Download Python: Go to the Python website (https://www.python.org/) and download the latest version of Python for Mac. Choose the appropriate version for your system, either 32-bit or 64-bit. It is recommended to download the latest stable release of Python.
- Run the installer: Double-click on the downloaded installer to run it. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. You will need to enter your administrator password to complete the installation.
- Verify the installation: Once the installation is complete, open a terminal and type “python” followed by Enter. If Python is installed correctly, you should see the Python version number and the Python prompt “>>>”.
- Install additional packages: You can install additional Python packages using the pip package manager. To install a package, open a terminal and type “pip install package-name” followed by Enter. Replace “package-name” with the name of the package you want to install.