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How to install Python3 for Mac

Installing Python Environment

1. Optional: Install Python using Homebrew

  • If you use Homebrew, open the Terminal and run the following command:
  brew install python
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2. Or, Directly Download the Installer

  • Visit the official Python website.
  • Click on "Downloads."
  • Choose the latest version of Python.
  • Download the installer based on your operating system. Downloads.png

3. Run the Installer

  • Once the download is complete, open the downloaded installer.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

4. Verify the Installation

  • Open the Terminal.
  • Type the following command to check if Python is installed:
  python3 --version
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  • If the version information is displayed, the installation was successful.

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the first step in using Python.

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