how to install python 3 8 on mac terminal

Certainly! Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Python 3.8 on a Mac using the terminal:
Open the Terminal application on your Mac. You can find it by searching for "Terminal" in Spotlight or navigating to "Applications" - "Utilities" - "Terminal."
Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that makes it easy to install and manage software packages. If you don't have Homebrew installed, you can install it by executing the following command in the terminal:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Once Homebrew is installed, you can use it to install Python 3.8. Run the following commands in the terminal:
Check if Python 3.8 has been installed successfully by running the following commands:
This should display the Python version, confirming that Python 3.8 is installed.
By default, the python3 command will still point to the system's Python version. If you want to use Python 3.8 as the default version, you can add its path to your shell configuration file. For example, if you are using the Bash shell, add the following line to your ~/.bash_profile or ~/.bashrc file:
Then, restart your terminal or run source ~/.bash_profile (or source ~/.bashrc) to apply the changes.
You have now successfully installed Python 3.8 on your Mac using the terminal. You can start using Python 3.8 for your development projects.
Remember that the steps and commands provided may change over time as new versions of software are released, so it's always a good idea to check the official documentation for the latest information.
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