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How to test Python on Windows 11 to make sure that it installs correctly
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Published onJanuary 16, 2023
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The first thing you should do after installation is totest Python on Windows11 to ensure that it is working correctly. There are a couple of ways to do this that thisguidewill show you.
Test Python on Windows 11 via Terminal
You can test Python on Windows 11 by opening a new Terminal (PowerShellor Command Prompt) window and typingpythonand pressingEnter. If Python is properly installed, you should see the version number and a prompt to enter a command. This means that Python is installed and working correctly on your system.
Test Python using a simple script
Another way to test your python installation is by running a simple script. Open Notepad on Windows 11, create a new text file, name it “test.py” and add the following line of code:
print(“Hello, Python!")
Save the file and then go back to the Terminal window from the first step and navigate to the directory where the file is saved. Once you are in the correct directory, typepython test.pyand pressEnter. If everything is working correctly, you should see the message “Hello, Python!” printed in the Terminal.
Additionally, you can also test specific modules or packages by installing them usingpipand importing them in a script or shell.pipis apackage management system for Python that installsdifferent software packages to your machine.
Check thePython Package Indexto browse packages you can use. Typepip install <package_name>and pressEnter, andpipwill install the package. Once it is installed, you can test it by importing it in a script or the Python shell and using the functionality provided by the package.
Once you confirmed that Python is installed and working correctly, you can start learning more about Python by going through thetutorials and documentation available online.
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