Appendix B. How to install the Mu editor and Python environment

In this appendix, I’ll explain how to install Python on your computer. The easiest way is to install a programming editor that contains Python. I recommend you install the Mu editor. I use it in this book, so it will be easy to follow the book’s dialogues and instructions if you’re using the same editor.

I’ll also give you links to other ways to install Python—feel free to try them too.

Mu

Follow these steps to install Mu:

  1. In your web browser, open the Mu editor’s web page: https://codewith.mu/.

  2. Click Download (the green button). You’ll see the Download Mu page.

  3. Click Download ...

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