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Installation

In this section, we will guide you through the installation process of Python.

Danger

Before you skip the content and proceed with the installation, we encourage you to read our instructions. Following them, will save you some time and potential headaches with the setup process!

Step 1: Download

We urge you to install Python 3.12.9. Visit the official website python.org , scroll to the bottom of the page and download the installer for your operating system.

Now, do not run the installer just yet - watch the below video first! It will save you time! 👌

Are you on Apple silicon?

If you are using an Apple silicon Mac (M1, ... M4), you can also pick the macOS 64-bit universal2 installer.

Step 2: Run installer

No matter which operating system you're on, When installing Python, make sure that you check the box Add python to PATH!

Now run the Python installer.

After the successful installation, we recommend to open a command prompt (use the Windows search with the keyword cmd) and verify the installation by typing 

python --version

which should result in

CMD Output
Python 3.12.9
Info

Unfortunately, we do not have a installation video for macOS (yet). If you're having any trouble, please reach out to us!

Nevertheless, the installation process is straightforward. Double click the downloaded python-3.12.9-macos11.pkg file and follow the installation instructions.

Make sure to Add python to PATH during the installation process!

After the successful installation, open a terminal (use the spotlight search with the keyword terminal) and verify the installation by typing 

python3 --version

which should result in

Python 3.12.9

Step 3: Done!

If everything went smoothly, you have successfully installed Python! You can now skip the troubleshooting part and proceed with the next chapter. 🎉

Optional: Troubleshooting

Info

The troubleshooting section is specific to Windows. If you're on macOS and encounter issues, please reach out to us!

PATH issues

If you didn't check the box Add python.exe to PATH during installation, or you encounter an error message along the lines of 

'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command

you need to add Python to your PATH (the error means that Python is simply not found).

We cover two options to fix the PATH issue, either use the command prompt or the GUI.

Step 1:

First, we need to find the path to the executable.

Open the Windows search and type python. Select Dateispeicherort öffnen (open file location). Open the context menu of Python (that's just a shortcut) and select Eigenschaften (properties) Dateipfad öffnen (open file path). Lastly, copy the path of the newly opened explorer window.

Determine the path to the Python executable.

Step 2:

Now, we need to add the path to the environment variables. Again use the Windows search and type Umgebungsvariablen (Environment variables). Select the Path value in the Benutzervariablen für <user-name> (User variables) section. Click on Neu (New) and paste the copied path.

Add the path to the user variables.

Step 1:

Determine the path to the Python executable using the Python launcher py (which is part of the Python installation and is on PATH by default).

py -3.12 -c "import sys; print(sys.executable)"

In my case, the output is:

CMD Output
C:\Users\ztklotz\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\python.exe

Copy your path without the python.exe part.

Step 2:

Set the PATH variable using the command prompt.

setx PATH "%PATH%;<copied-path>"

For instance (using my path):

setx PATH "%PATH%;C:\Users\ztklotz\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312"

Step 3:

Again, verify the installation by typing python --version within a command prompt.

With Python installed, the next step is to set up a code editor. In the following section, we will install Visual Studio Code (VS Code).