Installation of Python 3 on Windows, Linux and MacOS
In this discussion, we’ll cover everything you need to know about installing Python on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Python, created by Guido van Rossum in the early 1990s, is a versatile programming language. Its latest version, 3.11, is commonly referred to as Python3.
How to Download and Install Python?
To understand how to install Python, it’s important to know what Python is and where it’s installed on your system. Here are some key points:
- Python is a widely used, high-level programming language.
- Every release of Python is open-source and GPL-compatible.
- You can download any version of Python from the Python Software Foundation website at python.org.
- Many operating systems, like Linux, provide a package manager for easy Python installation.
- This tutorial covers how to install Python on Windows, Linux and Mac OS.
We also offer a complete Python 3 Tutorial for learners at all levels. This tutorial starts with the basics of Python 3 and progresses to more advanced topics.
How to Install Python on Windows 10
Windows doesn’t have Python already installed, so you have to install it yourself. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install Python on Windows. Just follow these steps:
Steps to Download Python on Windows 10
Step 1: Open your web browser and go to https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
Step 2: Look for the Latest Python 3 Release — Python 3.11.2 under the Python Releases for Windows section.
Step 3: Scroll down to the Files section on that page and click on either “Windows x86–64 executable installer” for 64-bit or “Windows x86 executable installer” for 32-bit.
