Getting started with Python: Installation

Step 1: Check if Python is already installed

Windows:

1. Open Command Prompt by pressing Windows + R
2. Type cmd , then press Enter, to launch the Windows Command Prompt
3. Type the following command: python --version
, then press Enter
4. If you have Python installed, you will see a version displayed (e.g., Python 3.11.5 ).
   1. Otherwise, an error message will appear.
   2. 
      
5. MacOS/Linux:
   1. Open Terminal.
   2. Type the following command:

       bash

   3.  If Python is installed, a version will be displayed. Otherwise, continue with the steps below to install it. python3 --version

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