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# Installing Python

Python is an interpreted, high-level and general-purpose programming language. Python's design philosophy emphasizes code readability with its notable use of significant whitespace.

## Install Python

The installer for python can be found [here](https://www.python.org/downloads/). As a good documentation should be we will continue only using one OS and the obvious choice is Windows, besides who even uses something else :)

![Python Installer](https://972083382-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MRbLlBtTk73n18Xk6_w%2F-MRbLnWKsTzJUm1wt7NC%2F-MRbPXeEo7OnFdvkPR-3%2FCapture.PNG?alt=media\&token=88115ba9-8215-4230-8d69-82edb2b07952)

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Please don't forget to check the checkbox for adding Python to your PATH its crucial.
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## Verify Python Installation

To determine whether you have Python installed:

* Open the Command Prompt window or any terminal.
* When the console window opens, type in:

```
$ python
```

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If the command is recognized, Python responds with its version and a list of commands.
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If this command is not unrecognized, you need to reinstall Python or troubleshoot.
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