Practice Questions — Installing Python and Setting Up Your Environment

print("My Python setup is working!")

import sys
print("Python version:", sys.version)
print("Platform:", sys.platform)

print("=== Terminal Command Guide ===")
print("python --version    : Check Python version")
print("python filename.py  : Run a Python file")
print("cd foldername       : Navigate into a folder")
print("cd ..               : Go to parent folder")
print("dir                 : List files (Windows)")
print("cls                 : Clear the screen (Windows)")

print("+------------+------------+----------+-----------+")
print("| Editor     | Cost       | Built-in | Best For  |")
print("+------------+------------+----------+-----------+")
print("| IDLE       | Free       | Yes      | Beginners |")
print("| VS Code    | Free       | No       | Everyone  |")
print("| PyCharm CE | Free       | No       | Python    |")
print("+------------+------------+----------+-----------+")

print("=== Python Installation Checklist ===")
print("[Step 1] Go to python.org")
print("[Step 2] Click Download Python 3.x.x")
print("[Step 3] Run the installer")
print("[Step 4] CHECK 'Add python.exe to PATH'")
print("[Step 5] Click Install Now")
print("[Step 6] Verify: python --version")
print("[Step 7] Open IDLE and test")
print("=== Setup Complete! ===")

print("PythonProjects/")
print("|-- basics/")
print("|   |-- hello.py")
print("|   |-- calculator.py")
print("|   |-- greet.py")
print("|-- games/")
print("|   |-- guess_number.py")
print("|   |-- quiz.py")
print("|-- practice/")
print("|   |-- patterns.py")
print("|   |-- math_problems.py")

print("=== Python Installation Troubleshooting ===")
print()
print("PROBLEM: 'python' is not recognized")
print("SOLUTION: Reinstall Python with PATH checkbox checked")
print()
print("PROBLEM: Microsoft Store opens when typing python")
print("SOLUTION: Disable app execution aliases in Windows Settings")
print()
print("PROBLEM: IDLE does not appear in Start menu")
print("SOLUTION: Reinstall Python, ensure 'tcl/tk' is included")
print()
print("PROBLEM: Permission denied when installing packages")
print("SOLUTION: Run Command Prompt as Administrator")

print("=== Setup Comparison: Hello World ===")
print()
print("Python (3 steps):")
print("  1. Install Python from python.org")
print("  2. Write: print(\"Hello, World!\")")
print("  3. Run: python hello.py")
print()
print("Java (5 steps):")
print("  1. Install JDK from oracle.com")
print("  2. Set JAVA_HOME and PATH")
print("  3. Write: public class Hello { public static void main... }")
print("  4. Compile: javac Hello.java")
print("  5. Run: java Hello")
print()
print("C++ (5 steps):")
print("  1. Install a compiler (MinGW/GCC)")
print("  2. Set PATH for the compiler")
print("  3. Write: #include <iostream> int main() { cout... }")
print("  4. Compile: g++ hello.cpp -o hello")
print("  5. Run: ./hello")