This tutorial will show you how to download and install Python on MacOS.
Python is a general purpose programming language. It is free to download and use. This programing language will be useful for processing ECOSTRESS data.
- Start by going to https://www.python.org/downloads/ or by searching the web for Python download. Make sure that the device listed at the top after Download the latest version for… matches your device. If it does not, see the options listed below to change it to match your device.
- Once the device listed is correct, click the yellow Download Python 3.12.4 button. The version number may be different, but that is okay.
- Next, navigate to your downloads folder and look for the Python installation package. Double click on it to launch it.
- An Install Python window should open. Select the Continue button on the bottom right for the Introduction, Read Me, and License pages.
- After selecting Continue on the License page, a pop-up will appear asking you to agree to the terms. Select Agree.
- Next, the Installation Type window will appear. Click Install.
- Once Python has been installed, the Summary page will show that the installation was completed successfully. Additionally, a finder window may open with the downloaded files. Click Close. It may prompt you to move the Python installer to the trash, which you can do at this point if you want to.
You now have Python installed on your device! Happy coding!