Practical – 146 : Install, set up the environment & run Python

Here’s a clear and step-by-step guide on how to install, set up the environment, and run Python on your computer:

✅ 1. Install Python

🔹 For Windows:

1. Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org
2. Click Downloads and choose Windows.
3. Download the latest version (e.g., Python 3.12).
4. Run the installer.
5. ✔️ Important: Check the box that says “Add Python to PATH” before clicking Install Now.
6. Wait for the installation to complete.

 

✅ 2. Set Up Environment

• Verify Python Installation:

python –version

or

python3 –version

• You can use IDLE (comes with Python), or install code editors like:
  • VS Code (https://code.visualstudio.com)
  • PyCharm

✅ 3. Run Python Code

🔹 Using Command Line (Terminal):

python

Then type:

print(“Hello, Python!”)

🔹 Using a Python File:

1. Open any text editor (like Notepad or VS Code).
2. Save the file as hello.py.
3. Write this code:
4. print(“Hello, World!”)
5. Run it in terminal:
6. python hello.py