installed or not. There are various varieties of python that is
installed in the various operating system; this step allows one to
identify the type installed as well.
2.
Getting python - In case of python is not installed on the device,
one will need to download it. The user will need to visit the
official python website, where they will get the latest source
codes, news, and documentation. The website will not only help
the user to get python; the user will get access to various
documentation to guide on using python.
3.
Installing python- there are a few steps to follow to install and
begin using python. When using a Linux operating system, one
will visit the official python website and download python source
code in the form of a zip file. Once downloaded, extract the files
and edit the setup file in case one needs to make modifications.
The next step is running the ./configure script. Click make. Then
click make install.
4.
Setting PATH
The path is the directories that the operating system will search for
executables. Executables are an essential part of the codes, and therefore the
user gets a chance to define how they will be obtained. In every operating
system, adding directories is different. In Linux, one has to follow these
steps to add python directories to the path.
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