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Simple Calculator in Python

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Introduction In this guide, you'll learn how to create a simple command-line calculator in Python. Step 1: Define the Calculator Functions Create a Python script with the following code: def add(x, y): return x + y def subtract(x, y): return x - y def multiply(x, y): return x * y def divide(x, y): if y == 0: return "Error: Division by zero" return x / y # Main function to handle user input def calculator(): print("Select operation:") print("1. Add") print("2. Subtract") print("3. Multiply") print("4. Divide") choice = input("Enter choice (1/2/3/4): ") num1 = float(input("Enter first number: ")) num2 = float(input("Enter second number: ")) if choice == '1': print(num1, "+", num2, "=", add(num1, num2)) elif choice == '2': print(num1, "-", num2, "=...

Installing Python on Linux, Windows, and macOS

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Introduction Python is a versatile programming language used for web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and more. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Python on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Installing Python on Linux Linux typically comes with Python pre-installed. However, to ensure you have the latest version: Using Package Manager (apt for Ubuntu): sudo apt update sudo apt install python3 Using Package Manager (yum for CentOS): sudo yum update sudo yum install python3 Manual Installation: Download the latest Python installer from python.org . wget https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.10.0/Python-3.10.0.tgz tar -xzvf Python-3.10.0.tgz cd Python-3.10.0 ./configure make sudo make install Installing Python on Windows Python provides an installer for Windows: Download: Download the latest Python installer from python.org . Run the installer and ensure to check "Add Python X.X to PATH" during installation. Installing Py...