Python Full Quick Start Guide

Python is a general purpose object oriented coding language meaning it is used for various types of programmming and software development. Python can be used for web and mobile development, processing big data, writing system scripts, and automation. While Python is a very versatile programming language, this does not mean it is a difficult to learn programming language. Actually most people that program in Python suggest using Python as the first language to start learning to code. Python has quickly become my own personal favorite programming language due to how often I use it in my life. For example, when I stream video games on twitch, I use python to display my hand movements in stream. To know more about how I do this: Click Here. Now lets begin programming in Python.

How To Install Python (Windows 10)

Python is an extremely powerful tool to have, but programming in Python is difficult if Python is not installed. This tutorial teaches exactly how to download and install Python on any windows ten system.

Check if Python is already installed on the system

  1. On a windows 10 PC, search on the bottom left for the Command Prompt and run as admin.
  2. Type “python” within the Administrator Command Prompt.
    • If the terminal responds with what is in the example image below, Python is already installed. The response also includes the version number which below is 3.9.4.

Install Python

If Python is not installed on the windows system, installing Python is the next step to begin programming in Python.

  1. If Python is not already installed on the system, navigate to the following link to download the latest release: Python Download or Click the "GET PYTHON" button at the top of this page.
  2. Click the download button and wait for download to finish.
  3. Double click the downloaded application.