Step-by-step guide to install Python on your computer

🪟 For Windows Users

✅ Step 1: Download Python

1. Go to the official website:
   👉 https://www.python.org/downloads

2. Click the yellow “Download Python X.X.X” button (latest version).

3. Save the file to your computer.

✅ Step 2: Run the Installer

1. Double-click the downloaded .exe file.

2. IMPORTANT! Check the box that says:
   ✅ “Add Python to PATH” (at the bottom of the installer).

3. Click “Install Now”.

4. Wait a few minutes while it installs.

✅ Step 3: Verify Installation

1. Open the Command Prompt (Search for cmd).

2. Type:

   css

   python --version


3. You should see something like:

   nginx

   Python 3.X.X


If that works — you’re done! 🎉

🍎 For macOS Users

✅ Step 1: Check if Python is Already Installed

1. Open Terminal.

2. Type:

   css

   python3 --version


   If you see a version like Python 3.11.4, you’re good. If not, continue below.

✅ Step 2: Install with Homebrew (Recommended)

If you don’t have Homebrew, install it first:

Then, install Python:

✅ Step 3: Verify Installation

In Terminal, type:

You should see Python’s version. Done!

🐧 For Linux Users (Ubuntu/Debian)

Python often comes pre-installed.

✅ Step 1: Check Version

Open Terminal and type:

✅ Step 2: Install (if missing)

If not installed:

To install pip (Python’s package manager):

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🧪 Test Python is Working

You can test Python with a simple program:

✅ Step 1: Open terminal or command prompt.

Type:

(or python3 on Mac/Linux)

You’ll see:

✅ Step 2: Type this:

If you see:

Congratulations — Python is working! 🐍🎉