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Install and Run Python Beginners

This document provides a step-by-step guide for beginners on how to install and run a Python program. It includes instructions for installing Python on Windows, macOS, and Linux, checking the installation, writing a simple 'Hello, world!' program, and running it via the command line. Additionally, it recommends installing a code editor like VS Code for a better coding experience.

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Install and Run Python Beginners

This document provides a step-by-step guide for beginners on how to install and run a Python program. It includes instructions for installing Python on Windows, macOS, and Linux, checking the installation, writing a simple 'Hello, world!' program, and running it via the command line. Additionally, it recommends installing a code editor like VS Code for a better coding experience.

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How to Install and Run Python Program for Beginners

1. Install Python
For Windows:

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


2. Click "Download Python 3.x.x.(download latest)
3. Run the downloaded .exe file.
4. Make sure to check the box: "Add Python to PATH".
5. Click "Install Now".

For macOS:

- You can use the same website to download and install Python.
- Alternatively, install using Homebrew:
brew install python

For Linux:

Use your package manager:


sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3

2. Check Python Installation

Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:


python --version
or
python3 --version

You should see something like:


Python 3.12.0

3. Write Your First Python Program

You can write Python code in any text editor (Notepad, VS Code, etc.).
Example: Hello World Program

Create a new file named hello.py and write:


print("Hello, world!")

4. Run Your Python Program


Method 1: Using Command Line

1. Open Terminal or Command Prompt.


2. Navigate to the folder where hello.py is saved using cd command:
cd path\to\your\file
3. Run:
python hello.py
or
python3 hello.py

You will see:


Hello, world!

5. Optional: Install a Code Editor (Recommended)

Install VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/


- Install the Python extension (search "Python" in Extensions).
- Open your .py file and click "Run".

Summary
Step Action

1 Install Python from python.org

2 Confirm with `python --version`

3 Create a .py file

4 Write `print("Hello, world!")`

5 Run with `python filename.py`

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