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We’ll assume you have no experience or knowledge of Python or Node.js, so the steps will be easy and straightforward. Most of the scripts here use Python, but there are some tasks that are best undertaken using a program called Puppeteer, which is based on Node.js. Don’t worry- we’ll explain how all this fits together.

Let’s get started by installing Python

Step 1: Download Python Installer

  1. Open your web browser (like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox).
  2. Go to the official Python website: https://www.python.org/.
  3. Click on the “Downloads” tab at the top of the page.
  4. Look for the latest version of Python (it may be displayed prominently), and click on it.
  5. Scroll down to the Files section and find the Windows installer labeled “Windows Installer (64-bit)” if you have a 64-bit system (most likely). If you have a 32-bit system, choose the “Windows Installer (32-bit)”.
  6. Click on the installer link to start the download.

Step 2: Run Python Installer

  1. Once the installer is downloaded, locate the file (it’s usually in your Downloads folder).
  2. Double-click on the installer file (it should be named something like python-3.x.x.exe where x.x is the version number).
  3. Check the box that says “Add Python 3.x to PATH” during installation. This makes it easier to run Python from the command line.
  4. Click “Install Now” to start the installation process.
  5. The installer will now install Python. This may take a few minutes.

Step 3: Verify Python Installation

  1. Once the installation is complete, you’ll see a screen that says “Setup was successful.” Make sure the checkbox that says “Disable path length limit” is checked, and then click “Close.”
  2. To verify that Python is installed, open the Command Prompt. You can do this by searching for “cmd” in the Windows search bar and clicking on “Command Prompt.”
  3. In the Command Prompt, type the following and press Enter:
python --version

That’s it – congratulations – you now have a super-powerful programming tool installed on your PC! Now let’s move on to look at how you can use it.


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