Python Fundamentals / Getting started
Lesson 2 of 38
Installing Python
Download Python from python.org (tick 'Add to PATH' on Windows) or use your Linux package manager. Check it works by running python3 --version in a terminal.
Key points
- Windows: python.org installer
- Ubuntu: sudo apt install python3
- VS Code is a good free editor
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