👉How to Run Python Scripts : Step-by-Step Guide

Running Python scripts can be done in multiple ways, including via the command line, integrated development environments (IDEs), or file managers. This guide explains each method in detail.

👉What is a Script in Python?

A Python script is a file containing Python code with the .py extension. Scripts can be executed directly or imported as modules.

👉How to Run Python Code and Scripts Interactively

👉Steps to Run Python Code in Interactive Mode:

1. Open the command line in interactive mode.
2. Type the following command to start Python:

bash

python

3. Write your Python code directly in the command prompt and press Enter to execute.

👉Example Code:

python

print(‘Hello World!’)

👉Output:

nginx

Hello World!

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👉How to Run Python Script Files from Windows GUI

👉Steps to Run Python Scripts via Command Prompt:

1. Open the command prompt.
2. Type python followed by the script file name (e.g., example.py).
3. Ensure the script file is saved with the .py or .pyw extension.

👉Command:

bash

python example.py

👉Output:

nginx

Hello World!

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👉How to Run Python Scripts from an IDE (e.g., PyCharm)

Steps to Run Python Code in PyCharm IDE:

1. Open PyCharm and create a new project.
2. Name the project, select the root folder, and create a new Python file.
3. Add your Python code in the newly created file.
4. Right-click the file and select “Run File in Python Console.”

👉Example Code in PyCharm:

python

print(‘Hello World from PyCharm!’)

👉Output in PyCharm Console:

csharp

Hello World from PyCharm!

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👉How to Run Python Scripts Using a File Manager

👉Steps to Run Python Code Using File Manager:

1. Open Notepad and write your Python code.
2. Save the file with the .py or .pyw extension.
3. Right-click the file and choose “Open with Python.”

👉Code Example:

python

print(‘Hello World from File Manager!’)

input(‘Press Enter to exit…’)

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👉How to Run Python Scripts Using Command Line (with File Path)

👉Steps to Run Python Code with File Path:

1. Save your Python file as example.py.
2. Copy the full file path.
3. Open the command prompt and run the following command:

bash

python “C:/path/to/your/example.py”

👉Output:

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Hello World!

Press Enter to exit…

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👉How to Run Python Scripts on Linux

👉Steps to Run Python Scripts in Linux Terminal:

1. Open the Linux terminal.
2. Type the following command to start Python:

bash

python3

3. Write and execute your Python code directly.

👉Example Code:

python

a = 25

b = 50

if a > b:

    print(“a is greater”)

else:

    print(“b is greater”)

👉Output:

csharp

b is greater

Alternatively, you can run the saved Python script file using:

bash

python3 /path/to/your/script.py

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👉Python Code vs Module vs Script: Key Differences

Parameters	Code	Module	Script
Definition	Series of instructions	Organized series of codes	A file containing organized logic
Execution	Run directly in Python interpreter	Imported and executed	Executed via Python interpreter

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