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Day_2 Python Setup Instructions

The document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a Python environment on both Mac and Windows. It includes instructions for downloading and installing Python 3.12 and Visual Studio Code, updating the system PATH, and verifying the installations. Each operating system has specific commands and procedures tailored to ensure successful setup.

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Day_2 Python Setup Instructions

The document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a Python environment on both Mac and Windows. It includes instructions for downloading and installing Python 3.12 and Visual Studio Code, updating the system PATH, and verifying the installations. Each operating system has specific commands and procedures tailored to ensure successful setup.

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Setup Python Environment on Mac

1. Download and Install Python 3.12

1. Download Python 3.12:


○ Go to the Python Downloads page.
○ Click on the macOS installer for Python 3.12 to download the .pkg file.
2. Install Python 3.12:
○ Open the downloaded .pkg file and follow the installation prompts.

2. Download and Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

1. Download VS Code:
○ Go to the VS Code Downloads page.
○ Download the macOS version of VS Code.
2. Install VS Code:
○ Open the downloaded .zip file and drag the VS Code app to your Applications
folder.

3. Check and Update Path

1. Check the Path:

Open Terminal and check where Python is installed:


bash
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which python3.12

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2. Update the Path in .zshrc:

Open .zshrc in a text editor:


bash
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nano ~/.zshrc

Add the following line to include Python in your PATH:


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export
PATH="/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.12/bin:$PATH"

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○ Save and exit (CTRL + O, Enter, CTRL + X).
3. Create Symlink for Python:

Create a symbolic link for python to point to python3.12:


bash

sudo ln -s
/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.12/bin/python3.12
/usr/local/bin/python

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4. Reload .zshrc:

Apply changes:
bash
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source ~/.zshrc

4. Verify Installation
Check Python Version:
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python --version
python3 --version

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2. Check VS Code:
○ Open VS Code from Applications or using Spotlight (Cmd + Space, then type
"Visual Studio Code").
Setup Python Environment on Windows
1. Download and Install Python

1. Download Python:
○ Go to the Python Downloads page.
○ Click on the Windows installer for Python 3.12 to download the .exe file.
2. Install Python:
○ Run the downloaded .exe file.
○ Important: Check the box that says "Add Python to PATH" before clicking "Install
Now."
○ Follow the installation prompts to complete the installation.

2. Download and Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

1. Download VS Code:
○ Go to the VS Code Downloads page.
○ Download the Windows version of VS Code.
2. Install VS Code:
○ Run the downloaded .exe file and follow the installation prompts.

3. Verify and Update Path

1. Check Python Path:

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:


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where python
where python3

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2. Update Path (if needed):
○ If Python is not found, you might need to add it to your system PATH manually:
■ Right-click on This PC or Computer on the Desktop or in File Explorer.
■ Select Properties > Advanced system settings.
■ Click Environment Variables.
■ In the System variables section, find and select the Path variable,
then click Edit.
■ Add the path to the Python installation directory (e.g.,
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\
Python312\).
■ Click OK to save the changes.

4. Verify Installation

1. Check Python Version:

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:


cmd
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python --version
python3 --version

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2. Check VS Code:
○ Open VS Code from the Start Menu or by searching for it.

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