linux and python - zamaniamin/python GitHub Wiki

Update the package list

sudo apt-get update

Install Python 3

sudo apt-get install python3

or install a specific Python version, e.g., Python 3.11

sudo apt-get install python3.11

sudo apt-get install python3-venv

python3.11 --version

sudo ln -s /usr/bin/<python3.11> /usr/local/bin/python

Note: Changing the default Python command can lead to compatibility issues with some scripts or programs that rely on specific Python versions. Use this with caution and ensure that your system and applications are compatible with the desired Python version.

sudo apt-get install python3-pip

Verify the installation

pip3 --version

List installed packages on Debian

dpkg --list