How to Install Python 3.9 on Rocky Linux
Python is an interpreted high-level general-purpose programming language. Its design philosophy emphasizes code readability with its use of significant indentation. Its language constructs as well as its object-oriented approach aim to help programmers write clear, logical code for small and large-scale projects.
Update the System.
yum update
Install Python 3.9
Let us now install the latest version of Python 3.9 by running the below command,
yum install python39
Output:
[root@vps ~]# yum install python39
Last metadata expiration check: 0:33:08 ago on Saturday 28 August 2021 11:54:31 AM EDT.
Dependencies resolved.
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Package
Arch Version Repo Size
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Installing:
python39
x86_64 3.9.2-1.module+el8.4.0+574+843c4898 appstream 31 k
Now check the Python version using the following command.
python3 --version
Output:
[root@vps ~]# python3 --version
Python 3.9.2
[root@vps ~]#
Done.