Ubuntu: Install Python
Python is a versatile programming language widely used for web development, automation, and data science. This guide explains how to install Python and pip on Ubuntu.
Step 1: Update Package Lists
sudo apt update
Step 2: Install Python
sudo apt install python3 -y
sudo apt install python3-pip -y
Step 3: Verify Installation
python3 --version
pip3 --version
Best Practices
- Use virtual environments (python3 -m venv env) for project isolation
- Keep pip updated with pip3 install --upgrade pip
- Use requirements.txt to manage dependencies
