How to Download Python Using Curl
If you are a Python developer, you know the importance of having the latest version of Python installed on your system. Here's how to download Python using Curl.
Method 1: Using Curl and tar
The simplest and easiest way to download Python is to use the following command:
curl -O https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.9.4/Python-3.9.4.tar.xz
tar -xf Python-3.9.4.tar.xz
This command will download the latest version of Python (3.9.4 at the time of writing this article) and extract it to your current directory.
Method 2: Using Curl and apt-get
If you are using a Debian-based Linux distribution, you can also use apt-get to download Python:
curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3
This command will download and install the latest version of Python from the official Debian repositories.
Method 3: Using Curl and Homebrew
If you are using a macOS system, you can use Homebrew to download and install Python:
curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py -o get-pip.py
sudo brew install python3
This command will download and install the latest version of Python from the official Homebrew repositories.
Conclusion
These are some of the ways you can download Python using Curl. Each method is different depending on the operating system you are using. However, all methods are easy to follow and should get you up and running with Python in no time.