Python on Ubuntu: Getting Started

Install Python on Ubuntu

Verify installed Python version with:
python3 -V

Install additional tools for Python development: sudo apt update && sudo apt install python3 python3-pip

Create a Virtual Environment

Install venv: sudo apt install python3-venv

Setup a new project folder and environment: mkdir mypythonapp && cd mypythonapp
python3 -m venv venv

Activate the environment: source venv/bin/activate

Write Your First Python Script

Run the script: python3 hello.py

You should see: Hello, Ubuntu!

Install Python Packages

Upgrade pip for package management: python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip

Install packages (e.g. for data analysis): pip install pandas numpy