How do i get the Python Interpreter

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I have Lubuntu. Like version 14.04 i think. Its supported till 2019 i do know that. I have python installed i think. I type "python3" into the terminal and it just allows me to code in the terminal. I can't find the interpreter anywhere. Is the interpreter what I want to be able to compile the code, and write multiple lines of code?

I have the feeling you are looking for Idle, a python IDE? Python is an interpreted language btw. — Jacob Vlijm, Nov 02 '15 at 16:50
Hi voyager, just curious, but did you take a look at idle? I am pretty much it is what you are looking for: type your code or script, press f5 to test-run the code and check for errors. Typing into gedit and check via terminal seems a clumsy detour. — Jacob Vlijm, Nov 03 '15 at 14:45

pl_rock · Accepted Answer · 2015-11-02T14:38:24.280

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open or create any file with name .py for example

gedit test.py

write code to this file

print('Hello, world!')

save and close file and execute code like:

python3 test.py

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answered Nov 02 '15 at 14:33

pl_rock

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score 4 · Answer 2 · edited Nov 03 '15 at 14:32

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The Python3 interpreter is located under /usr/bin/python3.x.

For future reference you can easily find python or any other executable locations by using the whereis command :

whereis python3

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cl-netbox

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answered Nov 02 '15 at 14:33

hg8

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score -1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 02 '15 at 15:18

You could download a text editor such as gedit. It will allow you to program in the editor with certain functionality such as bracket matching and syntax highlighting. To install, run:

sudo apt-get install gedit

Once it's done, you can open the program and start coding.

How do i get the Python Interpreter

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