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Installation

In this section, we will guide you through the installation process of Python.

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Before you skip the content and proceed with the installation, we encourage you to read our instructions. Following them, will save you some time and potential headaches with the setup process!

Following video walks you through the installation steps for Windows.

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If you prefer a written guide follow the next couple of sections.

Step 1: Download

We recommend installing Python 3.14!

  1. Visit the official website python.org
  2. Navigate to Downloads
  3. A section "Download for Windows" will automatically appear
  4. Click the button Python install manager
  5. Locate the downloaded .msix file in your Downloads folder

Step 2: Run installer

  1. Double-click the .msix file to launch the install manager.

  2. Click "Install Python" to begin the installation

  3. A new Terminal window will open

  4. Optional: If prompted with "Open Settings to modify App execution aliases":

    • Type y and press Enter
    • In the Settings app, search for alias
    • Navigate to App execution aliases
    • Toggle the Python aliases on
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    The app alias configuration is an optional step that may appear during installation. It might not be necessary on your machine. Properly configured aliases allow you to execute Python commands from the terminal.

  5. When prompted Install CPython now? [Y/n]:

    • Press Enter to accept the default option (Yes)

  6. When prompted View online help? [y/N]:

    • Press Enter to skip this step
    • The terminal will close automatically

Step 3: Verify Installation

  1. Open a new terminal window (use Windows search with the keyword terminal)

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    If you are using Windows 10, search for Command Prompt (cmd) instead of Terminal. All consecutive steps stay the same.

  2. Check your installation by running:

    python --version

  3. You should see output similar to:

    Python 3.14.x

    where x represents the specific patch version (e.g., 3.14.3 or 3.14.4).

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Unfortunately, we do not have a installation video for macOS (yet). If you're having any trouble, reach out to us!

Step 1: Download

We recommend installing Python 3.14.

  1. Visit the official website python.org
  2. Navigate to the Downloads tab
  3. A section "Download for macOS" will automatically appear
  4. Click the Python 3.14.x button to download
  5. Locate the downloaded .pkg file in your Downloads folder

Step 2: Run installer

  1. Double-click the .pkg file to launch the installer
  2. Follow the installation wizard:
    • Click Continue through the introduction screens
    • Accept the license agreement
    • Click Install and enter your password if prompted
    • Wait for the installation to complete
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Important: After installation completes, Finder will automatically open, showing the Python installation folder. You must complete this final step:

  • Double-click the Install Certificates.command file
  • A Terminal window will open and execute the certificate installation
  • Wait for it to complete and close automatically

This step is required for Python to make secure HTTPS connections.

Step 3: Verify Installation

  1. After the successful installation, open a terminal (use the spotlight search with the keyword terminal)

  2. Verify the installation by typing:

    python3 --version

  3. You should see output similar to:

    Python 3.14.x

    where x represents the specific patch version (e.g., 3.14.3 or 3.14.4).

Done!

If everything went smoothly, you have successfully installed Python! 🎉

With Python installed, the next step is to set up a code editor. In the following section, we will install Visual Studio Code (VS Code).