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Installing Python & Anaconda

What is Python
Python is a high-level, general-purpose, interpreted
programming language.
1) High-level: Python is a high-level programming language that makes it easy to
learn and it doesn’t require you to understand the details of the computer to develop
programs efficiently.

2) General-purpose: It means that you can use Python in various domains including
Web applications, Big data applications ,Testing, Automation, Data science, machine
learning, AI, Desktop software and Mobile apps.

3) Interpreted: To develop a Python program, you write code into a source code file,
which is then executed by the Python interpreter, converting it line by line into
machine code as the program runs.

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Why Python
1. Python helps you solve big problems faster with
less code, making it easy to try out ideas quickly.
2. It's used in many different areas like making
websites or working with data because it's easy to
learn and understand, has lots of tools to use, and
works on different types of computers.
3. If you ever need help, there's a big group of
people ready to assist you.
4. Because of all this, many companies are looking
for Python developers.

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Install Python on Windows

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First, download the Second, double-click In the setup window,
latest version of the installer file to you need to check
Python from the launch the setup the Add Python 3.8
download page. wizard. to PATH and click
Install Now to begin
the installation.

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Install Python on Windows

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Install Python on Windows

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Install Python on Windows

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Verify the installation
• To verify the installation, you open the Run window and
type cmd and press Enter:

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Verify the installation
• In the Command Prompt,
type python command as
follows:

• If you see the output like the

above screenshot, you’ve
successfully installed
Python on your computer.

• To exit the program, you

type Ctrl-Z and press Enter.
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Setup Anaconda
• Anaconda IDE
https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual

• How to use it guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXIHZgBKoI

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