This post explains how to install Python on Linux, Windows, or Mac. We will also set up an editor so that you can start coding!

Learn how to get Python up and running on Windows, macOS, or Linux—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way.

I’m a Linux-only type of a guy so using IDLE for Python is a natural fit. It’s in the repositories for super quick and easy install and there’s basically zero configuration to be done.

You're taking a new programming class this fall, and you don't know anything about code. Python is taught widely in schools, and it's one of the most loved programming languages because it's simple.

I’m a Linux-only type of a guy so using IDLE for Python is a natural fit. It’s in the repositories for super quick and easy install and there’s basically zero configuration to be done.