In this tutorial, I will show you how to install Python 3.8 alpha on Mac.
Python 3.8 is still in development. This release, 3.8.0a2 is the second of four planned alpha releases. Alpha releases are intended to make it easier to test the current state of new features and bug fixes and to test the release process. During the alpha phase, features may be added up until the start of the beta phase (2019-05-26) and, if necessary, may be modified or deleted up until the release candidate (2019-09-29) . Please keep in mind that this is a preview release and its use is not recommended for production environments.
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1. Download Python 3.8
First of all download the Python 3.8 package by clicking following link
https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.8.0/python-3.8.0a2-macosx10.9.pkg
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2. Install Python 3.8 alpha Mac
Now let’s install it by double-clicking on the downloaded pkg file.
Follow the instructions.
3. Check the Python Version
Now after installation lets check the python version with the following command.
~ python3.8 -V
Python 3.8.0a2
Python 3.8 alpha is installed successfully.
Method 2: Using pyenv
In this method, I will use pyenv to install python 3.8 alpha
brew install pyenv #if not installed
Install Python 3.8
List available python versions.
pyenv install --list | grep 3.8
3.8-dev
miniconda-3.8.3
miniconda3-3.8.3
Now install python 3.8-dev
pyenv install 3.8-dev
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