Interactive Interpreter

The Python Interactive interpreter lets you enter Python code directly into the command line and see the results immediately. It’s a great tool for testing small Python code snippets without creating a full script.

You can experiment with Python commands, test functions, and explore the language in real-time. This is a powerful way to interact with Python and quickly test different ideas.

Start Python Interpreter

You can start the Python interpreter from the Windows command prompt.

Launch the Windows command prompt.

Type the following command:

/> python

It displays information about the Python version as output.

C:>python Python 3.12.4 (tags/v3.12.4:8e8a4ba, Jun 6 2024, 19:30:16) [MSC v.1940 64 bit (AMD64)] on win32 Type “help”, “copyright”, “credits” or “license” for more information.

Python Prompt

The Python command displays the Python prompt and a blinking cursor |

>>>

The Python prompt allows you to type and run Python code line by line interactively. It provides a way to test and experiment with code in real time, making debugging and understanding how code works easier.