Installing Python

To install Python, please follow the directions at https://docs.posit.co/resources/install-python/.

Multiple versions of Python

We recommend installing multiple versions of Python. An environment with multiple versions of Python helps provide a stable, reproducible environment for your Python developers.

We recommend installing Python in the /opt directory. For example, if you choose to install multiple versions of Python, your /opt directory may look as follows:

/opt/python/3.7.14
/opt/python/3.8.14
/opt/python/3.9.14
/opt/python/3.10.7

By following a consistent convention for installing different versions of Python, it will be easier for your users to switch between the different versions of Python that they require for their work.