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Installing Python

Python is a versatile and widely-used programming language. Here are the steps to install Python on your system:

Step 1: Download Python

Visit the official Python website at python.org/downloads to download the Python installer for your operating system.

• For Windows, you can download the installer labeled “Windows Installer.”
• For macOS, you can download the installer for the latest version.
• For Linux, Python is often pre-installed. You can use your system’s package manager to install it.

Step 2: Run the Installer

Windows

1. Double-click the downloaded installer.
2. Check the box that says “Add Python X.X to PATH” (where “X.X” is the Python version).
3. Click “Install Now.”

macOS

1. Double-click the downloaded package file (e.g., python-3.X.X-macosx10.X.pkg).
2. Follow the installation prompts.

Linux

Use your system’s package manager to install Python. For example, on Debian-based systems like Ubuntu, you can use:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3

Step 3: Verify Installation

To verify that Python has been installed successfully, open a terminal or command prompt and run:

python --version

This should display the installed Python version.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Python on your system. You can now start writing and running Python programs.