Installing Python
We never really understood the point of having a setup section in a book, regardless of what it is that you have to set up. Most of the time, between the time the author writes the instructions and the time you actually try them out, months have passed—if you're lucky. One version change, and things may not work in the way they are described in the book. Luckily, we have the web now, so in order to help you get up and running, we will just give you pointers and objectives.
We are conscious that the majority of readers would probably have preferred to have guidelines in the book. We doubt it would have made their life easier, as we believe that if you want to get started with Python you have to put in that initial effort in order to get familiar with the ecosystem. It is very important, and it will boost your confidence to face the material in the chapters ahead. If you get stuck, remember that Google is your friend—when it comes to setting...