Practice Running The Interpreter (4.5.1) - Downloading and installing Python
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Running the Interpreter

Practice - Running the Interpreter

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What command do you use to start the Python interpreter?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would open a program on your computer.

Question 2 Easy

Which version of Python should you use for new projects?

💡 Hint: Consider which version is actively developed.

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Question 1

What command is necessary to run the Python interpreter?

python3
runpython
startpython

💡 Hint: 'Think about the naming convention used for commands in terminals.'

Question 2

True or False: Python 2.7 is still being actively developed.

True
False

💡 Hint: 'Consider the updates in Python language development.'

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a script in Python 3 that calculates the factorial of a number. Test your work in the interpreter and validate it with various inputs.

💡 Hint: Think about recursive solutions for this problem.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how learning to use an interpreter can enhance your coding skills. Provide examples from your learning journey.

💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of instant reasoning and corrections.

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