From Python 3.3 to 3.4, the recommended way to create a virtual environment was to use the pyvenv command-line tool that also comes included with your Python 3 installation by default. But on 3.6 and above, python3 -m venv is the way to go. Python Development Environment on macOS High Sierra Last updated: July 22, 2018. While installing Python and Virtualenv on macOS High Sierra can be done several ways, this tutorial will guide you through the process of configuring a stock Mac system into a solid Python development environment.

This script will explain what it will do and then pauses the process to prompt you to confirm. This provides you with a lot of feedback on what the script is going to be doing to your system and gives you the opportunity to verify the process. If you need to enter your password note that your keystrokes will not display in the Terminal window but they will be recorded, simply press the return key once you’ve entered your password. Otherwise press the letter y for “yes” whenever you are prompted to confirm the installation. Let’s walk through the flags that are associated with the curl command: • The - f or --fail flag tells the Terminal window to give no HTML document output on server errors.

Echo 'PATH= $PATH:/cygdrive/c/Python32' >>.bash_profile Note that you're using the same directory that you installed Python into: if you're installing a different version of Python, then replace Python32 with the version of Python you have installed. You should only need to do this once: after you've run that command, the terminal will always be able to find Python again. Too dark for mac. You're finally done installing and setting up Cygwin! Installing Sublime Text Lastly, you'll need a text editor. There are many good options, but I suggest: it's very powerful and useful, and it has an unlimited free trial.