Learning Python from Scratch: Lesson 1 – Environment Setup and Your First Program

This article will guide you step by step through the installation of Python in the simplest way possible. Whether you are using Windows or Mac, you can easily get started.Step 1: Download Python (https://www.python.org/downloads/）After entering the official website link—— click the “Download” button For Windows, select Windows， for Mac, select MacThis is the Windows download page, select the corresponding Python version, and click Download to installThis is the Mac version download page, select the corresponding Python version, and click Download to install

Step 2: Install Python (Important!)

For Windows users

1. Make sure to check “Add Python to PATH” (otherwise, the command line will not recognize the python command)2. Select “Customize installation” to customize the installation pathFor Mac users

1.Double-click python.pkg

2.Click continue repeatedly, enter password to authorize until the installation is complete.

3. After installation, without opening anything, just go to install pycharm and you are good to go!

Step 3: Verify if the installation was successful

• Windows:<span><span>Win + R</span></span> → Enter <span><span>cmd</span></span> → Press Enter
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• Enter the command:<span><span>python </span></span> or <span><span>python3 </span></span>

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  4. Congratulations, the Python environment has been successfully installed

  You can directly write a line <span>print("Hello Python")</span> and run it

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