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How Do I Compile and Run Python in Linux?

Sarah Jenkins • • 4 min read
How Do I Compile and Run Python in Linux?
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How do I compile and run a Python program in Linux?

Running a Script

  1. Open the terminal by searching for it in the dashboard or pressing Ctrl + Alt + T .
  2. Navigate the terminal to the directory where the script is located using the cd command.
  3. Type python SCRIPTNAME.py in the terminal to execute the script.

How do I run Python in Linux?

A widely used way to run Python code is through an interactive session. To start a Python interactive session, just open a command-line or terminal and then type in python , or python3 depending on your Python installation, and then hit Enter . Here’s an example of how to do this on Linux: $ python3 Python 3.6.

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.