Installing Python on Ubuntu

Installing Python 3.8 on Ubuntu

Introduction: Python is a popular programming language, and having the right version installed is crucial for your projects. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Python 3.8 on an Ubuntu instance. Let's get started!

Prerequisites:

1. An Ubuntu instance.

Step 1: Login to Your Ubuntu

Step 2: Update System Packages

Once logged in to your instance, update the package list to ensure you have the latest information on available packages. Run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 3: Install Python 3.8

Now, let's install Python 3.8 using the deadsnakes repository, which provides various Python versions. Run the following commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3.8

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To verify that Python 3.8 is installed successfully, use the following command:

python3.8 --version

You should see the Python version displayed.

Step 5: Set Python 3.8 as the Default

To make Python 3.8 the default Python version, run the following commands:

sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python3 python3 /usr/bin/python3.8 1
sudo update-alternatives --config python3

Select Python 3.8 from the list.

Step 6: Test Python 3.8

To ensure that Python 3.8 is now the default, run:

python3 --version

It should display Python 3.8.

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Python 3.8 on your Ubuntu. You can now use Python 3.8 for your projects and applications. If you encountered any issues during the installation process, please double-check the steps or consult the Python documentation for troubleshooting.

That's it for this tutorial. Thank you for reading, and happy coding!