: Open your command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type python --version (or python3 --version on Mac/Linux) to confirm it is installed correctly. Step 2: Download and Install Geany Geany is available for free from its official website. Geany Python Coding Setup - Tangent Technologies

To download and set up , you must install two separate components: the Geany text editor and the Python interpreter itself. Geany is a lightweight, cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that supports Python development with features like syntax highlighting and automatic indentation. Step 1: Download and Install Python

: Choose the latest version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).

Before using Geany, you need the Python interpreter installed on your system. : Go to the Python Downloads page.

: When running the installer, ensure you check the box labeled "Add Python to PATH" . This allows Geany and your terminal to recognize Python commands globally.