Libraries are collections of shared code. They're common in Python, where they're also called "modules," but they're also ...

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

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!

Before you install anything: The instructions in this section are for installing the stock, standard version of Python produced by the Python Software Foundation.