Setting Up Python on macOS

00:00 In this video, you’re going to learn how to set up Python on macOS. You’ll learn where to download Python, how to install Python, and how to open the Integrated Development and Learning Environment, also known as IDLE.

00:17 The official Python distribution is hosted on the python.org website. Start by opening up the internet browser of your choice. Then, navigate to python.org.

00:38 At the top of the website in the main navigation bar, there’s a Downloads button. When you hover over it, you’ll see a button to download the latest Python version.

00:48 At the time of this recording, that version is Python 3.9.4. Go ahead and click the button to download Python. Once the file has finished downloading, click on it at the bottom of your browser or use Finder to navigate to the Downloads folder and open it from there.

01:10 Once it opens, you’ll see the Python installation window. On the first screen, you’ll see information about the version of Python you’re installing. We’re installing Python 3.9.4 for macOS 10.9 or later.

01:27 Python for macOS consists of the Python programming language interpreter, as well as the integrated development environment, IDLE. Go ahead and click Continue.

01:38 On the next screen, there’s some important information about certificate verification and OpenSSL, using IDLE and other Tk applications, as well as using Python on macOS 11.0 Big Sur and Apple Silicon Mac support.

01:53 Don’t worry about any of this right now. Go ahead and click Continue. The next screen includes some history of Python as well as the license it’s