

One is through something called a terminal on your computer.Ġ3:08 The other is through the Integrated Development and Learning Environment, or IDLE. There are a couple of different ways to interact with Python.

You’ll have to give the installer permission to install on your computer, so go ahead and type in your Mac user password.Ġ2:41 Once you’ve entered your password, click Install Software.Ġ2:48 On most computers, installing Python will take just a couple of minutes.Ġ2:56 Once installation completes, you’ll see the Python application folder open in Finder. The next screen tells you how much space Python will take on your computer and will allow you to change the install location if you prefer.Ġ2:26 I recommend keeping the default installation location, so go ahead and click Install. Then you’ll need to agree to the license. If you’d like to read the license, go ahead and do so.Ġ2:08 Otherwise, click Continue. The next screen includes some history of Python as well as the license it’s distributed under. Don’t worry about any of this right now.Ġ1:56 Go ahead and click Continue. On the next screen, there’s some important information about certificate verification and OpenSSL, using IDLE and other Tk applications, as well as using Python on macOS 11.0 Big Sur and Apple Silicon Mac support. We’re installing Python 3.9.4 for macOS 10.9 or later.Ġ1:27 Python for macOS consists of the Python programming language interpreter, as well as the integrated development environment, IDLE. On the first screen, you’ll see information about the version of Python you’re installing. Once the file has finished downloading, click on it at the bottom of your browser or use Finder to navigate to the Downloads folder and open it from there.Ġ1:10 Once it opens, you’ll see the Python installation window.

Go ahead and click the button to download Python. When you hover over it, you’ll see a button to download the latest Python version.Ġ0:48 At the time of this recording, that version is Python 3.9.4. Then, navigate to .Ġ0:38 At the top of the website in the main navigation bar, there’s a Downloads button. Start by opening up the internet browser of your choice. You’ll learn where to download Python, how to install Python, and how to open the Integrated Development and Learning Environment, also known as IDLE.Ġ0:17 The official Python distribution is hosted on the website. 00:00 In this video, you’re going to learn how to set up Python on macOS.
