For help, see: Get started using Python for web development on Windows. Rather than installing directly on Windows, we recommend installing and using Python via the Windows Subsystem for Linux. If you are using Python on Windows for web development, we recommend a different set up for your development environment. This is especially helpful if you are in an educational environment or a part of an organization that restricts permissions or administrative access on your machine.
Installing via the Microsoft Store uses the basic Python3 interpreter, but handles set up of your PATH settings for the current user (avoiding the need for admin access), in addition to providing automatic updates. Set up your development environmentįor beginners who are new to Python, we recommend you install Python from the Microsoft Store.
The following is a step-by-step guide for beginners interested in learning Python using Windows.
