Python Installation
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Description
Python installation and setup refers to the process of downloading, installing, and configuring the Python programming environment on your system. It includes installing the Python interpreter, setting up an IDE (like VS Code or PyCharm), and configuring environment variables to run Python from any terminal or command prompt.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows/macOS/Linux).
- Internet connection.
- Admin rights on your machine to install software.
Examples
Python:
On Windows:
Download Python from https://www.python.org.
Run the installer and check "Add Python to PATH", then install.
Open Command Prompt and type:
bash
python --version
On macOS/Linux:
Use Homebrew (macOS):
bash:
brew install python
Use APT (Ubuntu/Debian):
bash:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3
Real-World Applications
Developers set up Python to build web apps, data science projects, AI/ML models.
Academics and students use it for assignments and automation tasks.
Companies install Python on servers for backend tasks and data pipelines.
Where Python Can Be Applied
Python is set up on:
Desktops/laptops for development.
Servers/cloud VMs for hosting applications.
Raspberry Pi and other microcontrollers for IoT projects.
Jupyter Notebooks for data science and machine learning.
Resources
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Interview Questions
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