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. 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

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

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

If the command is recognized, Python responds with its version and a list of commands.

If this command is not unrecognized, you need to reinstall Python or troubleshoot.