# Getting started with Python

### Local Environment Setup

Open a terminal window (command prompt) and type **`"python"`** to find out if it is already installed and which version is installed.

### Download and Installation

Visit the Official Python website to download and install it on your local workstation.

Download PyCharm Community Edition or VsCode

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