Setup Python

In this section, we'll walk you through the steps to install python, which is the preferred programming language used by Health Universe. By following this guide, you'll be able to start developing and deploying healthcare applications with ease.

Step 1: Install Python

Health Universe requires Python 3.6 or higher. We recommend 3.9. If you don't have Python installed on your system, follow the instructions below to install the appropriate version for your operating system.

1. Windows and macOS:

   • Visit the official Python website at https://www.python.org/downloads/

   • Download the latest Python 3.9 version for your operating system.

   • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install Python.

   • For more advanced python management, we recommend pyenv.

2. Linux:

   • Most Linux distributions come pre-installed with Python. You can check your current Python version by running python3 --version in the terminal.

   • If your Python version is below 3.6 or not installed, follow the instructions for your specific distribution to install or upgrade Python:

     • Ubuntu: https://docs.python-guide.org/starting/install3/linux/

     • Fedora: https://developer.fedoraproject.org/tech/languages/python/python-installation.html

     • Other distributions: Refer to your distribution's official documentation.