Install python on the operating system

Go to python.org and download the latest version of Python for your operating system.

For Windows, run the exe setup file that has been downloaded.

Tick the checkboxes to install witn admin privileges, and the checkbox to add python to the Path. And then choose the top option to install now.

After a few minutes, the install will finish, and you will be able check you have Python installed using python --version from the command prompt.

While there are alternative methods to use Python, such as using Python distributions like Anaconda or using containerization tools like Docker, installing Python directly on the OS remains a popular choice due to its simplicity, accessibility, and integration with the system.