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Materials: Computer

Instructions:
Step 1: In the start bar, type cmd.exe
Step 2: Open the command prompt Chapter Six: Object oriented programming with Python
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Step 3: Type “ C:\Users\Your Name>python –version ” in the case of computer
used for this demonstration : C:\Users\Admin>python –version

Deliverable: The window as shown in Figure 6.1 will appear.

Figure 6.1: Window showing a version of python installed on a PC

Step 3: During the installation,
Activity 6.2:
make sure to select the
Setting up python environment option to add Python to the
system PATH. This allows
Aim: you to run Python from any
To guide on the process of setting up command prompt.
Python on the computer systems.
Deliverable: Python program installed
Materials: in a computer
Python installer, Computer, Internet

Integrated Development Environment
Instructions: (IDE): While Python code can be
Step 1: Obtain Python file from a written and executed in any text editor,
teacher or download the using an IDE can greatly enhance your
installer from the official development experience. Some popular
Python website (python.org). Python IDEs include:
Step 2: Run the installer and follow (i) PyCharm: A powerful and feature-
the installation instructions rich IDE developed specifically for
provided. Python development.

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