How to Install Python on Windows
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This document provides instructions for installing Python version 2 or 3 on Windows. It explains that Python is commonly used for machine learning and deep learning. The user should select the version based on compatibility with their intended projects. The steps then outline downloading the installer from python.org, selecting options during installation like adding to the system PATH, and testing the installation by checking the version and running a simple print command in the terminal.
How to Install Python on Windows
- 1. How to Install Python on Windows Python is one of the oldest programming languages around. However, with the onset of Machine Learning, Python has been given a new lease of life. It has become a popular tool for both Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Currently, Python is available as two distinct versions. That is Python 2 and Python 3. In this tutorial, you are going to learn how to install both versions on your system. Selecting a Version of Python With two great choices, how do you decide on which on to use? It all comes down to compatibility. Certain programmes or libraries that you want to use in your project may only be compatible with one version of Python. So keep your end goal in mind when selecting a version. If you want to have more flexibility when it comes to Python projects, just download, both versions. Begin Installation Note: These steps apply to both versions of Python. 1. Visit https://www.python.org/ 2. Select the 'Downloads' tab. A drop down menu will appear. 3. To the right of the drop down menu, you will see the latest versions of python that are available for Windows. The first button provides the latest version of Python 3 and the second button provides the option for the latest version of Python 2. Once you click an option, the download will begin. 4. Once installation is complete, double click the package in the download bar. This will start the installation process. 5. In the dialogue box, select the options "Add Python for all users" and "Add to PATH". Then hit "Install now". (It is important for Windows to create the PATH for your installation, to ensure that Python works properly.) 6. The dialogue box will now show you a progress bar, to indicate how much of the installation is complete. This should only take a few minutes depending on your system's memory and speed. 7. Once the installation is complete, you will get a new dialogue box indicating that the installation was successful. Testing Your Installation Now that you have downloaded Python, test it to make sure it is working correctly. 1. Open the Windows Terminal. 2. Type python --version and press enter. 3. The version of your Python installation should show up.
- 2. 4. To test it further, run python by typing python and pressing enter. 5. Now type the command print("Hello World!") and press enter. 6. This will print the words Hello World in the terminal. Congratulations! You have installed Python on your system.