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Setting Up a Python Development Environment

Setting up a Python development environment is essential for anyone looking to start


programming in Python. The process may vary slightly depending on the operating
system you are using. Below are the steps for installing Python on Windows, macOS,
and Linux, along with guidance on installing popular Integrated Development
Environments (IDEs) such as PyCharm and Visual Studio Code (VSCode).

Installing Python
Windows
1. Download Python: Visit the official Python website at python.org. Navigate to
the Downloads section and select the latest version for Windows.
2. Run the Installer: Once downloaded, run the installer. Ensure to check the box
that says "Add Python to PATH" to avoid issues later.
3. Complete Installation: Follow the prompts to complete the installation. You can
choose the default settings for most options.

macOS
1. Download Python: Similar to Windows, go to python.org and download the
latest version for macOS.
2. Run the Installer: Open the downloaded package and follow the installation
instructions.
3. Verify Installation: Open Terminal and type python3 --version to confirm Python
is installed correctly.

Linux
1. Use Package Manager: Most Linux distributions come with Python pre-installed.
To check, open Terminal and type python3 --version. If not installed, you can use a
package manager. For example, on Ubuntu, you can run:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3

2. Verify Installation: Again, use python3 --version to confirm the installation.

Installing an IDE
PyCharm
1. Download PyCharm: Visit the JetBrains website and download the Community
Edition of PyCharm, which is free.
2. Run the Installer: Follow the installation instructions for your specific OS.
3. Configure PyCharm: Upon first launch, you may need to configure the Python
interpreter by pointing it to your Python installation path.
Visual Studio Code (VSCode)
1. Download VSCode: Go to the VSCode website and download the installer for
your OS.
2. Install Extensions: After installation, open VSCode and install the Python
extension from the Extensions Marketplace.
3. Setup Environment: You can select the Python interpreter by pressing Ctrl +
Shift + P, typing Python: Select Interpreter, and choosing your installed Python
version.
By following these steps, you will have a fully functional Python development
environment, ready for coding!

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