To get started working with Python all you need is access to the Python interpreter. Here I'd like to clarify whenever I say Python I am referencing Python 3 as this is the latest version of Python. Python 2 is still in use but since you are starting as a beginner, it is advisable to start with Python 3 as sooner or later Python 2 users will have to upgrade to Python 3.
Python is an interpreted language that supports byte compilation. Python programs can be run, debugged, and tested interactively by the Python interpreter, which runs in interactive mode. In traditional interpreted languages, execution does not take place in the native binary language of a system. Therefore, execution in traditional interpreted languages is slower compared to that of compiled languages. Python’s source code is byte-compiled directly when it is loaded on the interpreter, or it can be explicitly byte compiled.
In addition, byte code of Python is machine independent and can be executed on different hardware and software platforms without compiling it again. Therefore, Python is an intermediate form providing features of both compiled and interpreted languages.
Once your program is written and you are ready to try it you will tell the Python interpreter to execute your Python program so you can see what it does.
For this process to work you must first have Python installed on your computer. Python is free and available for download from the internet.
There is a chance that Python may have been shipped with your operating system and is already installed. Even if that is the case, it may be that the installed version is outdated, in which case you will want to obtain the latest version anyhow.
So go ahead and download the Python software on your machine and next we will see how a Python program runs, so make sure your Python installation is done. It's fairly easy however if somehow you couldn't install, we'll see the installation part in the coming posts.
Python is an interpreted language that supports byte compilation. Python programs can be run, debugged, and tested interactively by the Python interpreter, which runs in interactive mode. In traditional interpreted languages, execution does not take place in the native binary language of a system. Therefore, execution in traditional interpreted languages is slower compared to that of compiled languages. Python’s source code is byte-compiled directly when it is loaded on the interpreter, or it can be explicitly byte compiled.
In addition, byte code of Python is machine independent and can be executed on different hardware and software platforms without compiling it again. Therefore, Python is an intermediate form providing features of both compiled and interpreted languages.
Once your program is written and you are ready to try it you will tell the Python interpreter to execute your Python program so you can see what it does.
For this process to work you must first have Python installed on your computer. Python is free and available for download from the internet.
- Python can be obtained from the Python Software Foundation website at python.org. Typically, that involves downloading the appropriate installer for your operating system and running it on your machine.
- Some operating systems, notably Linux, provide a package manager that can be run to install Python.
- On macOS, the best way to install Python 3 involves installing a package manager called Homebrew. You’ll see how to do this in the relevant section in the tutorial.
- On mobile operating systems like Android and iOS, you can install apps that provide a Python programming environment. This can be a great way to practice your coding skills on the go.
- Alternatively, there are several websites that allow you to access a Python interpreter online without installing anything on your computer at all.
There is a chance that Python may have been shipped with your operating system and is already installed. Even if that is the case, it may be that the installed version is outdated, in which case you will want to obtain the latest version anyhow.
So go ahead and download the Python software on your machine and next we will see how a Python program runs, so make sure your Python installation is done. It's fairly easy however if somehow you couldn't install, we'll see the installation part in the coming posts.
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