Python interpreter

 To use Python on Ubuntu for example, run a terminal:

Then run the "python" command:

You notice the 3 chevrons >>> , this means that the python interpreter is ready to receive instructions. Generally speaking, if you see the 3 chevrons symbol on a tutorial page, it means you need to run the code displayed in the python interpreter. For example, you can ask it to perform a simple addition:

Voila, you have understood the essence of what the python interpreter can be .

In some editors - Wing IDE for example - the python interpreter is directly included. I talk about it in the next chapter.