Python, PIP, & Git Setup Guide

Wiki: Setup Python, PIP, & Git

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Prerequisites

• Administrative access is required for software installations.

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Step 1: Install Python

1. Download Python 3.10:

   • Visit the Python 3.10.0 Release page and select the installer appropriate for your operating system.

2. Installation:

   • Execute the downloaded installer. Ensure that you check Add Python to PATH before clicking Install Now.

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Step 2: Install PIP

• PIP is included by default with Python installations from version 3.4 onwards.

Verify PIP Installation

• You can check if PIP is installed correctly by running pip --version in your command line.

Manual Installation

• If PIP is not installed or needs an upgrade:

  1. Download Script:

     • Retrieve the get-pip.py script from Bootstrap PIP. Use your browser or a command line tool:

       curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py

  2. Install PIP:

     • Run the script with Python:

       python get-pip.py

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Step 3: Install Git

1. Download Git:

   • Access Git Downloads and choose the version for your operating system.

2. Installation:

   • Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the Git installation.

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Verification

These steps will help ensure your system is properly configured and that necessary tools are available.

1. Python Version Check:

   • Run python --version to display the currently installed version of Python.

2. PIP Installation Check:

   • Use pip --version to check if PIP is installed and to view the current version in use.

3. GIT Installation Check:

   • Type git --version to determine if GIT is installed and to find out the installed version.

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