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Python Setup Guide

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up Python on your computer.

Installing Python​

Windows​

To install Python on Windows, follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest version of Python from the official website.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install Python.

Mac​

To install Python on Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal and type brew install python.
  2. Press Enter and wait for the installation to complete.

Setting Up a Virtual Environment​

A virtual environment is a tool that allows you to create an isolated Python environment for your project. This is useful for managing dependencies and avoiding conflicts with other projects.

To set up a virtual environment, follow these steps:

  1. Open Terminal or Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to create your project.
  2. Type python -m venv env to create a new virtual environment.
  3. Activate the virtual environment by typing source env/bin/activate on Mac/Linux or .\env\Scripts\activate on Windows.

Installing Python Packages​

Once you have set up your virtual environment, you can use pip to install Python packages. For example, to install the Flask web framework, you can type pip install Flask.