Learn how to get Python up and running on Windows, macOS, or Linux—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way.

The latest version is Python 3.8.4, and if I search for “Python” on my Windows computer, I see that I have Python 3.6 and 3.5 – so I could do with an update! That is how to check Python version!

Take control of multiple Python installations in Windows with the py launcher, available as part of a standard Python installation.