install python on redhat linux 8

Sure, I'd be happy to guide you through installing Python on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8) with code examples. Here's a step-by-step tutorial:
Open a terminal window on your Red Hat Linux system. You can do this by searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
Before installing Python, it's a good practice to update your system's package list to ensure you're installing the latest versions of software.
Enter your password when prompted. This command will update the package list.
RHEL 8 typically comes with Python 3 installed. To check if Python is already installed and its version, use the following command:
If Python 3 is not installed or if you want to install a different version, you can use dnf (Dandified YUM) to install Python.
Python 2 is deprecated and no longer maintained. It's recommended to use Python 3 for compatibility and security reasons.
Once the installation is complete, verify the installation by checking the Python version:
This command should display the installed Python version.
You can start using Python by typing python3 in the terminal:
This will open the Python interpreter where you can execute Python code. To exit the interpreter, type exit() or press Ctrl + D.
This installation guide should help you get Python up and running on your Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 system.
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