Module 1: Python Introduction and Setting up the Environment
Setting up Python Environment
To run Python on your own computer, you install Python once. On this website you can also practice instantly in the browser — no install needed!
About 12 minutes
Two ways to run Python
Browser IDE
This website — practice now
Your PC
python.org install
Install on Windows (when you're ready)
- Go to https://www.python.org/downloads/
- Download the latest Python 3 installer.
- Run the installer — check ✅ "Add python.exe to PATH".
- Open Command Prompt and type: python --version
- You should see something like Python 3.12.x
For now, use the Run button on every lesson page. Installing locally is optional until you want bigger projects on your machine.
Practice
Check that Python works here. Run this — it prints your Python version inside the browser:
Key takeaways
- Practice in the browser anytime on PyPath.
- Install Python from python.org when you want it on your PC.
- Always choose Python 3 (not Python 2).
Quick check: Setting up Python
Question 1 of 2
Which Python version should you learn today?