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This article will show you how to Update Python on Windows and Mac. If you use Python scripts often or write them yourself, you know how powerful they are. You also know how important it is to always have the most recent version of your Mac and windows PC so you can use everything it has to offer.
Most of us who use and make Python scripts spend a lot of time in Mac Terminal, so it makes sense that you would want to be able to update your version of Python from Terminal. Python is a high-level programming language that is used by many programmes and apps on macOS and Windows.
Sometimes, to use a piece of software, you need to install the latest or best version of Python. Also, when you update Python, you need to make sure that the older versions can still be used. This is because older apps will still use that version of Python. If you delete or update an older version of Python, some apps might stop working.
How to Update Python on Windows
- Go to the website of Python, and click on the Python download button
- After clicking the Python download button, downloading of the installation file shall begin
- Now run the installer, the installer will automatically suggest downloading the latest version of Python
- And, if the system has an old Python version, the installer will display an upgrade now button. Click the button to start the upgrading process.
How to Update Python on Mac
- One can update Python for MAC from Python’s official website. One can also update Python in MAC using Homebrew. You have to follow the steps provided in the subsequent section to update Python with Homebrew:
- First, one needs to have the Homebrew package manager in his system. To do that, one must download Homebrew from the Homebrew site. One can also download Homebrew by copying the below code into the terminal.
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
- Now to update Python, enter the below commands in the terminal:
brew upgrade python3 #(old Python version number)
FAQs
Using the pip package manager, you can change one or more packages on the whole system. To update all Python tools, you should use the Pipenv package manager if your deployment is in a virtual environment.
Run python -V in your shell to find out which version of Python you have. If you want to update Python, you need to run the two lines below: sudo apt update. sudo apt install python3.
Run get-pip.py with python. This will put pip in place or update it. It will also set up setuptools and wheel if they are not already set up. Be careful if your operating system or another package manager is in charge of installing Python.
You can use the Picture-in-Picture mode with iTunes, Apple TV, and the QuickTime player on your Mac. Apple made all of these sites and apps, and Picture in Picture is built into them so that the experience is smooth. It works just like when you right-click on YouTube or the web and choose “PiP.”