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Python Python Basics (2015) Python for Beginners The Python Shell

Posted by Andrew Hunt
Andrew Hunt
7,665 Points

Updating python shell

My Mac is currently running Python 2.7.10. I've downloaded version 3.5.0 but it doesn't appear to have installed - has anyone managed to upgrade to this version?

Thanks

2 Answers

Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points
Alexander Davison
Alexander Davison
65,469 Points

For coding in Python 3, I would go on to the Python Website and click the Downloads tab then click Install Python 3.6.0

You can also follow along the Setting up a Local Python Environment on a Mac course. :smile:

I hope this helps. ~Alex

Andrew Hunt
Andrew Hunt
7,665 Points

Oops, hadn't spotted that video - thanks Alex!

Ronald Tse
Ronald Tse
5,798 Points
Ronald Tse
Ronald Tse
5,798 Points

you need to type python3 to use the latest version in your console or terminal for your project

i.e. python3 project_name.py

Andrew Hunt
Andrew Hunt
7,665 Points

That's a useful fix, thanks Chi