

If your CentOS 7 computer starts up with a Graphical User Interface (GUI) desktop, you can gain access to the command line interface through the Menu, by navigating to Applications, then Utilities, and then clicking on Terminal. We will be completing this installation through the command line. You will need a CentOS 7 computer with a non-root superuser account that is connected to the internet. This tutorial will guide you through installing Python 3 on your local CentOS 7 machine and setting up a programming environment via the command line. Python 3 is the most current version of the language and is considered to be the future of Python. Easy to set up, and written in a relatively straightforward style with immediate feedback on errors, Python is a great choice for beginners and experienced developers alike. First published in 1991 with a name inspired by the British comedy group Monty Python, the development team wanted to make Python a language that was fun to use. Python is a versatile programming language that can be used for many different programming projects.
