To download Python 3.8:
- Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org/downloads/
- Under Active Python Releases, click on Python 3.8.10.
- On the Python 3.8.10 download page, click on the download link for your operating system.
For Windows users:
- Click on the Windows installer (64-bit) or Windows installer (32-bit) link, depending on your system architecture.
- Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer file to start the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
For macOS users:
- Click on the macOS 64-bit installer or macOS universal2 installer link, depending on your macOS version.
- Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer file to start the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
For Linux users:
The instructions for installing Python 3.8 on Linux vary depending on your specific distribution. Please consult your distribution’s documentation for more information.
Once Python 3.8 is installed, you can verify that it is working correctly by opening a terminal and running the following command:
python3 --version
This should output something like the following:
Python 3.8.10
If you see this output, then Python 3.8 is installed and ready to use.
Note: Python 3.8 is no longer in active development and is only receiving security fixes. If you are starting a new project, it is recommended to use a newer version of Python, such as Python 3.11 or Python 3.12.
