How to install Python?

macOS

1. Check if python is already installed:

Open the Terminal and type python3 or python. If it's installed, you'll see the Python prompt. If not, you'll be prompted to install it.

2. Install Homebrew (optional but recommended):

You can use Homebrew to easily install and manage software on macOS:

brew install python

Linux

1. Open Terminal:

Launch the terminal on your system.

2. Check if it is already installed:

Type python3 or python. If it's installed, you'll see the Python prompt. Otherwise, continue with the following steps.

3. Update package list:

Ubuntu

sudo apt update

CentOS and RHEL

sudo yum update
# optional but recommended
sudo yum groupinstall "Development Tools"

Fedora

sudo dnf update

Debian

sudo apt-get update

4. Install Python:

Ubuntu

sudo apt install python3

CentOS and RHEL

sudo yum install python3

Fedora

sudo dnf install python3

openSUSE

sudo zypper install python3

Arch Linux

sudo pacman -S python

Debian

sudo apt-get install python3

Windows

1. Download Python Installer:

Visit the official Python website and download the latest version of Python for Windows.

2. Run the Installer:

Run the downloaded installer. Make sure to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH" during installation.

3. Verify Installation:

Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and type:

python --version