How to Install Python

To get started with Python programming, you'll first need to install Python on your computer. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Download Python

Visit the Python website: Go to the official Python website at python.org.
Download the latest version: On the homepage, click the button to download the latest version of Python for your operating system.

Run the installer: After the download completes, open the installer file.
Important: Make sure to check the box labeled "Add Python to PATH". This ensures that you can use Python from the command line.
Choose "Install Now": This option installs Python with the default settings, including the Python interpreter, pip (Python's package manager), and IDLE (Python’s Integrated Development and Learning Environment).
Wait for the installation to complete: The installation process will take a few minutes. Once finished, you'll see a success message.

Open Command Prompt or Terminal: Depending on your operating system, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).
Check the Python version: Type the following command and press Enter:

python --version

This command should display the version of Python you just installed.

Check the pip version: To verify that pip, Python's package manager, is also installed correctly, type the following command and press Enter:

pip --version

This command should display the version of pip installed on your system.

Open IDLE or use the command line: You can now start writing Python code using IDLE or any text editor of your choice.
Run your first program: In the command prompt or terminal, type the following command to open the Python interactive shell:

python

Now you can start typing Python commands directly in the shell. For example, try running:

print("Hello, World!")

This command will output "Hello, World!" to the console.