Python on macOS Computers

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∟Python on macOS Computers

This chapter provides tutorial examples and notes about using Python on macOS Computers. Topics include verifying Python installation; running Python scripts in different ways; installing newer version of Python; using 'pip' to install Python additional packages.

Run Python Scripts on macOS

Install New Versions of Python on macOS

pip3 - Package Installer for Python 3

Takeaways:

Python is included on macOS computers. There is no need to install it manually.
You can run Python code interactively or non-interactively.
You can install newer version of Python on macOS computers, by downloading and running the a .pkg file from python.org.
You can install additional Python packages using "pip install ..." commands.