Day-13 of DevOps Challenge: Basics of Python for DevOps Engineers

What is Python?

Python is open source high-level, and object-oriented programing language which discovered by Guido van Rossum, Python consists of vast libraries and various frameworks like Django, TensorFlow, Flask, Pandas, Keras, etc.

How to Install Python?

Installing Python depends on the operating system you're using. Here are the steps for the major operating systems:

Windows

Download the Installer:

Go to the official Python website.

Download the latest stable release for Windows.

Run the Installer:

Open the downloaded .exe file.

In the installer, make sure to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH".

Choose "Install Now" for the default settings, or "Customize Installation" if you want to specify the installation location and optional features.

Verify the Installation:

Open Command Prompt (cmd).

Type python --version and press Enter. You should see the installed Python version.

Linux (Ubuntu)

Python is usually pre-installed on most Linux distributions. However, to install or update Python, follow these steps:

Update the Package List:

Install Python:

Verify the Installation: