To run Python code, you need to follow these steps:
Install Python: Download and install the Python interpreter from the official Python website (https://www.python.org). Choose the version that suits your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and follow the installation instructions.
Write your Python code: Use a text editor or an integrated development environment (IDE) to write your Python code. Save the code with a
.py
extension.Open a terminal or command prompt: On Windows, open the Command Prompt. On macOS and Linux, open the Terminal.
Navigate to the directory where your Python code is saved: Use the
cd
command to change to the directory where your Python code file is located. For example, if your code is saved in theDocuments
folder, you can navigate there by runningcd Documents
.Run the Python code: In the terminal or command prompt, type
python
followed by the name of your Python code file. For example, if your code is saved asmy_script.py
, you would runpython my_script.py
.Press Enter: After typing the command, press Enter to execute it.
Your Python code will then be executed, and you should see the output in the terminal or command prompt.
Note: Make sure you have Python properly installed and added to your system's PATH variable.